Rock County, Wisconsin Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Wisconsin. Population: 47,086.
The median annual property tax in Rock County is $3,652, which is 19% higher than the Wisconsin state average and 90% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.69% on a median home value of $215,900. Property taxes represent 4.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,652
+19% vs State
+90% vs US
Median Home Value
$215,900
-1% vs State
+2% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.69%
+17% vs State
+78% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,701
$308/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,566
$297/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 | $3,652 +4.4% | 1.69% |
| 2022 | $3,499 +6.8% | 1.81% |
| 2021 | $3,276 +4.7% | 1.98% |
| 2020 | $3,129 +3.1% | 2.00% |
| 2019 | $3,034 | 2.08% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$74,390
per year
Monthly Tax
$304
per month
Other Counties in Wisconsin
Burnett County
Tax: $2,052/yr Rate: 0.95%
Grant County
Tax: $2,683/yr Rate: 1.44%
Adams County
Tax: $2,397/yr Rate: 1.30%
Green Lake County
Tax: $2,709/yr Rate: 1.31%
Dane County
Tax: $6,276/yr Rate: 1.71%
Oneida County
Tax: $2,146/yr Rate: 0.94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Rock County, Wisconsin? ▼
The median annual property tax in Rock County is $3,652 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.69% on a median home value of $215,900.
How does Rock County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Rock County are 90% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.69% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Rock County? ▼
In Rock County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,701 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,566. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Rock County? ▼
Property taxes in Rock County represent approximately 4.9% of the median household income of $74,390. 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.