Platte County, Wyoming Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Wyoming. Population: 2,810.
The median annual property tax in Platte County is $1,464, which is 12% lower than the Wyoming state average and 24% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.59% on a median home value of $248,900. Property taxes represent 2.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,464
-12% vs State
-24% vs US
Median Home Value
$248,900
-21% vs State
+18% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.59%
+5% vs State
-38% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,681
$140/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,292
$108/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 | $1,464 +5.2% | 0.59% |
| 2022 | $1,391 +11.8% | 0.59% |
| 2021 | $1,244 +4.7% | 0.59% |
| 2020 | $1,188 +4.8% | 0.63% |
| 2019 | $1,134 | 0.60% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$66,299
per year
Monthly Tax
$122
per month
Other Counties in Wyoming
Lincoln County
Tax: $1,458/yr Rate: 0.44%
Campbell County
Tax: $1,465/yr Rate: 0.55%
Uinta County
Tax: $1,389/yr Rate: 0.54%
Weston County
Tax: $1,460/yr Rate: 0.68%
Sweetwater County
Tax: $1,469/yr Rate: 0.60%
Laramie County
Tax: $1,893/yr Rate: 0.58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Platte County, Wyoming? ▼
The median annual property tax in Platte County is $1,464 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.59% on a median home value of $248,900.
How does Platte County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Platte County are 24% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.59% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Platte County? ▼
In Platte County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,681 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,292. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Platte County? ▼
Property taxes in Platte County represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $66,299. 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.