Secor, Woodford County, Illinois Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Secor, Illinois
Median Secor, Illinois effective property tax rate: 2.33%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Illinois state median of 2.33%.
Median Secor, Illinois home value: $93,177
Median annual Secor, Illinois tax bill: $2,139, $261 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Woodford calculated?
Property taxes in Secor, 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 Secor's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Secor, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Secor, Woodford County, Illinois Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
2.33%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$2,171
$2,015
How Does the Secor Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Secor property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property’s assessed value and our calculator applies Secor’s median effective tax rate of 2.33% — based on actual property records in Woodford 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 Secor’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 Secor: rates range from $2139.00 in 61771 to $2139.00 in 61771, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts. Secor’s median property tax rate is higher than Illinois’ 2.33% median rate and higher than Woodford County’s median rate, while the median tax bill is $261 lower than the state median bill of $2400.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Secor.
About Secor Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Secor, Woodford, Illinois
Secor’s median effective property tax rate of 2.33% is higher than the Illinois state median of 2.33% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Woodford 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 Secor. Homeowners in the 61771 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 2.33%, while those in 61771 pay 2.33%. This spread — 0 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Woodford County. Understanding which part of Secor you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Secor homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the June 1, 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 Secor, Woodford 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 Secor'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 Ă· 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 Secor Tax Rate
2.33%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· 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 Woodford County Tax Rate
2.39%
Median Effective Illinois Tax Rate
2.33%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Secor, Woodford County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61771 | 1.89% | 2.18% | 2.33% | 3.06% | 3.06% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Secor, Woodford County, Illinois
When examining property taxes in Secor, 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 Woodford 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 Woodford County are sent in the spring each year and typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month. 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 Secor is $93,177, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 61771 has the highest median home price at $93,177.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Secor, Woodford County, Illinois
Source: Ownwell
$93,177
$198,399
$303,621
Median Secor Market Value
$93,177
Median Woodford County Market Value
$166,185
Median Illinois Market Value
$227,888
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Secor, Woodford County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61771 | $5,939 | $31,834 | $93,177 | $231,516 | $359,319 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Secor, Woodford County, Illinois
Property tax bills in Secor are calculated from the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set for Woodford County. When a property’s market value is translated into an assessed value, that figure becomes the basis for the bill, and local taxing authorities apply their rates to determine what a homeowner owes. Because rates and assessments can vary, two homes with similar market values may still receive different bills.
In Secor, the median home price is $93,177, and the median property tax bill is $2,139, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400. That means many homeowners here may pay less than the typical U.S. homeowner, but bills can still rise depending on changes in assessed value or local levies. The 25th percentile tax bill is $667, while the 75th percentile is $5,169 and the 90th percentile reaches $8,011, showing how widely property tax costs can vary for homeowners in the area.
Median Secor Tax Bill
$2,139
Median Woodford County Tax Bill
$3,784
Median Illinois Tax Bill
$5,277
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Secor, Woodford County, Illinois
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61771 | $152 | $667 | $2,139 | $5,169 | $8,011 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | July 1 |
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| Woodford Tax Assessor | |
| Website | woodfordil.devnetwedge.com |