Enfield, White County, Illinois Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Enfield, Illinois
Median Enfield, Illinois effective property tax rate: 1.81%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33%.
Median Enfield, Illinois home value: $50,808
Median annual Enfield, Illinois tax bill: $867, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in White calculated?
Property taxes in Enfield, 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 Enfield's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Enfield, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Enfield, White County, Illinois Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.81%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$920
$853
How Does the Enfield Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Enfield property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Enfield's median effective tax rate of 1.81% — based on actual property records in White County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment system uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Enfield's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Enfield: rates range from 1.81% in 62835 to 1.81% in 62835, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Enfield.
About Enfield Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Enfield, White, Illinois
Enfield’s median effective property tax rate of 1.81% is lower than the Illinois state median of 2.33% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the White County levy combined with local school district levies and special service areas that can vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Enfield. Homeowners in the 62835 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.81%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 1.81%. This spread — 0 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across White County. Understanding which part of Enfield you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Enfield homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the January 23, 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 Enfield, White 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 Enfield'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 Enfield Tax Rate
1.81%
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 White County Tax Rate
1.83%
Median Effective Illinois Tax Rate
2.33%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Enfield, White County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62835 | 0.79% | 1.27% | 1.81% | 2.03% | 2.98% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Enfield, White County, Illinois
When examining property taxes in Enfield, 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 White County assessment office 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 White County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of December.
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. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Enfield.
For example, the median home price in Enfield is $50,808, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 62835 has the highest median home price at $50,808.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Enfield, White County, Illinois
Source: Ownwell
$20,604
$43,458
$66,312
Median Enfield Market Value
$50,808
Median White County Market Value
$58,494
Median Illinois Market Value
$227,888
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Enfield, White County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62835 | $15,794 | $31,304 | $50,808 | $79,933 | $125,352 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Enfield, White County, Illinois
How are property tax bills calculated in Enfield?
Property tax bills in Enfield are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by taxing authorities. The assessed value is compared with the market value of the property, and that figure is used to determine how much tax a homeowner owes. For a home with a median home price of $50,808, the tax bill can vary widely depending on the assessment and the applicable rate.
What factors affect the amount a homeowner pays?
Location within White County, local levies, and any exemptions can all influence the final bill. In Enfield, the 25th percentile tax bill is $443, while the 75th percentile tax bill is $1,410 and the 90th percentile tax bill is $2,222. The highest and lowest median tax bill is $867 in ZIP code 62835. These differences show how property taxes can affect homeowners unevenly, even among similar homes.
Median Enfield Tax Bill
$867
Median White County Tax Bill
$968
Median Illinois Tax Bill
$5,277
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Enfield, White County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62835 | $222 | $443 | $867 | $1,410 | $2,222 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | January 23 |
Links | |
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| White Tax Assessor | |
| Website | experience.arcgis.com |