Columbia County, Wisconsin Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Wisconsin. Population: 18,634.
The median annual property tax in Columbia County is $3,826, which is 24% higher than the Wisconsin state average and 99% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.48% on a median home value of $258,700. Property taxes represent 4.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,826
+24% vs State
+99% vs US
Median Home Value
$258,700
+19% vs State
+22% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.48%
+3% vs State
+56% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,891
$324/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,673
$306/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 | $3,826 +2.4% | 1.48% |
| 2022 | $3,738 +5.0% | 1.53% |
| 2021 | $3,560 +4.0% | 1.66% |
| 2020 | $3,422 +1.1% | 1.69% |
| 2019 | $3,385 | 1.75% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$82,792
per year
Monthly Tax
$319
per month
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Dodge County
Tax: $3,395/yr Rate: 1.55%
Lincoln County
Tax: $2,530/yr Rate: 1.42%
Pepin County
Tax: $2,875/yr Rate: 1.47%
Kenosha County
Tax: $4,180/yr Rate: 1.69%
Douglas County
Tax: $2,564/yr Rate: 1.35%
Milwaukee County
Tax: $4,406/yr Rate: 2.04%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Columbia County, Wisconsin? ▼
The median annual property tax in Columbia County is $3,826 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.48% on a median home value of $258,700.
How does Columbia County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Columbia County are 99% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.48% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Columbia County? ▼
In Columbia County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,891 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,673. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Columbia County? ▼
Property taxes in Columbia County represent approximately 4.6% of the median household income of $82,792. 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.