Stonefort, Pope County, Illinois Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Stonefort, Illinois
Median Stonefort, Illinois effective property tax rate: 1.56%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33%.
Median Stonefort, Illinois home value: $97,506
Median annual Stonefort, Illinois tax bill: $1,163, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Pope calculated?
Property taxes in Stonefort, Illinois are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Stonefort's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Stonefort, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Stonefort, Pope County, Illinois Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.56%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,521
$1,412
How Does the Stonefort Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Stonefort property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property’s assessed value and the calculator applies Stonefort’s median effective tax rate of 1.56% — based on actual property records in Pope County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property’s estimated assessed value — the figure used to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home’s market value. The calculator applies Stonefort’s median effective rate across local levies, giving a more accurate estimate than using a single county millage rate.
Stonefort’s median effective tax rate is higher than the Illinois median tax rate of 1.02% and the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. The median property tax bill is $1,163, which is lower than the Illinois median tax bill by $1,237.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Stonefort.
About Stonefort Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Stonefort, Pope, Illinois
Stonefort’s median effective property tax rate of 1.56% is higher than the Illinois state median of 2.33% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Pope County base levy combined with local school district levies and Special service areas (SSAs) that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Stonefort. Homeowners in the 62987 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.56%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 1.56%. This spread — 0 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Pope County. Understanding which part of Stonefort you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Stonefort homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the June 15, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Stonefort, Pope County, Illinois
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Stonefort's effective property tax rate to other cities in Illinois and the median property tax rates in Illinois and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Stonefort Tax Rate
1.56%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Pope County Tax Rate
1.60%
Median Effective Illinois Tax Rate
2.33%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Stonefort, Pope County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62987 | 0.77% | 1.20% | 1.56% | 1.74% | 1.82% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Stonefort, Pope County, Illinois
When examining property taxes in Stonefort, Illinois, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Pope County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Pope County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month when notices are sent.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For example, the median home price in Stonefort is $97,506, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 62987 has the highest median home price at $97,506.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Stonefort, Pope County, Illinois
Source: Ownwell
$54,843
$76,175
$97,506
Median Stonefort Market Value
$97,506
Median Pope County Market Value
$77,966
Median Illinois Market Value
$227,888
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Stonefort, Pope County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62987 | $28,396 | $47,358 | $97,506 | $156,930 | $198,565 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Stonefort, Pope County, Illinois
Stonefort property tax bills are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. The assessed value is then used to determine how much the homeowner owes to local taxing authorities, including schools, county services, and other public needs. For homeowners in Stonefort, the size of the tax bill depends on both the home’s value and the tax rates set by those jurisdictions.
With a median home price of $97,506, property taxes can vary widely from one household to another. The 25th percentile tax bill is $570, while the 75th percentile is $2,249 and the 90th percentile reaches $3,090. The median tax bill in the area is $1,163, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400. For homeowners, this means property taxes can represent a meaningful annual expense, especially when home values or local tax rates increase.
Median Stonefort Tax Bill
$1,163
Median Pope County Tax Bill
$1,063
Median Illinois Tax Bill
$5,277
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Stonefort, Pope County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62987 | $261 | $570 | $1,163 | $2,249 | $3,090 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 15 |
Links | |
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| Pope Tax Assessor | |
| Website | popeil.devnetwedge.com |