Ashland County, Wisconsin Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Wisconsin. Population: 4,956.
The median annual property tax in Ashland County is $2,354, which is 24% lower than the Wisconsin state average and 22% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.47% on a median home value of $160,500. Property taxes represent 4.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,354
-24% vs State
+22% vs US
Median Home Value
$160,500
-26% vs State
-24% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.47%
+2% vs State
+55% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,547
$212/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,063
$172/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,354 +3.8% | 1.47% |
| 2022 | $2,268 +11.6% | 1.58% |
| 2021 | $2,033 +3.7% | 1.68% |
| 2020 | $1,961 -3.0% | 1.70% |
| 2019 | $2,022 | 1.79% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$57,645
per year
Monthly Tax
$196
per month
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Vernon County
Tax: $2,883/yr Rate: 1.37%
Columbia County
Tax: $3,826/yr Rate: 1.48%
Manitowoc County
Tax: $2,660/yr Rate: 1.54%
Kenosha County
Tax: $4,180/yr Rate: 1.69%
Sawyer County
Tax: $1,899/yr Rate: 0.85%
Green Lake County
Tax: $2,709/yr Rate: 1.31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Ashland County, Wisconsin? ▼
The median annual property tax in Ashland County is $2,354 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.47% on a median home value of $160,500.
How does Ashland County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Ashland County are 22% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.47% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Ashland County? ▼
In Ashland County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,547 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,063. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Ashland County? ▼
Property taxes in Ashland County represent approximately 4.1% of the median household income of $57,645. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.