Wisconsin Property Tax Data
ACS 2024 property tax data for 72 counties in WI.
The average median property tax in Wisconsin is $3,132/year, which is 57% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 1.36% on a median home value of $234,086. Taxes range from $1,768 in Iron County to $6,420 in Dane County.
What This Data Tells Us About Wisconsin
Across 72 counties in Wisconsin, the average median property tax is $3,132 per year, 57% above the national median of $1,993. The statewide effective rate of 1.36% on a median home value of $234,086 reflects how Wisconsin's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level.
Within Wisconsin, median annual tax ranges from $1,768 in Iron County (effective rate 1.07%) to $6,420 in Dane County (effective rate 1.63%). Median home values in Wisconsin ($234,086) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau — individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
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Based on the average effective tax rate of 1.36% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Wisconsin has property tax rates near the national average.
All Counties in Wisconsin (72)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $2,407 | 1.20% |
| Ashland County | $2,413 | 1.42% |
| Barron County | $2,843 | 1.31% |
| Bayfield County | $2,425 | 1.01% |
| Brown County | $3,663 | 1.38% |
| Buffalo County | $2,808 | 1.32% |
| Burnett County | $2,140 | 0.93% |
| Calumet County | $3,877 | 1.41% |
| Chippewa County | $2,798 | 1.08% |
| Clark County | $2,505 | 1.45% |
| Columbia County | $3,855 | 1.36% |
| Crawford County | $2,861 | 1.56% |
| Dane County | $6,420 | 1.63% |
| Dodge County | $3,422 | 1.48% |
| Door County | $3,486 | 1.02% |
| Douglas County | $2,599 | 1.26% |
| Dunn County | $3,380 | 1.39% |
| Eau Claire County | $3,514 | 1.35% |
| Florence County | $2,096 | 1.21% |
| Fond du Lac County | $3,365 | 1.51% |
| Forest County | $1,988 | 1.07% |
| Grant County | $2,729 | 1.36% |
| Green County | $4,003 | 1.60% |
| Green Lake County | $2,718 | 1.26% |
| Iowa County | $4,038 | 1.52% |
| Iron County | $1,768 | 1.07% |
| Jackson County | $2,725 | 1.39% |
| Jefferson County | $4,005 | 1.46% |
| Juneau County | $2,605 | 1.47% |
| Kenosha County | $4,179 | 1.57% |
| Kewaunee County | $3,190 | 1.44% |
| La Crosse County | $3,947 | 1.54% |
| Lafayette County | $3,053 | 1.57% |
| Langlade County | $1,972 | 1.25% |
| Lincoln County | $2,549 | 1.32% |
| Manitowoc County | $2,695 | 1.44% |
| Marathon County | $3,218 | 1.47% |
| Marinette County | $1,907 | 1.20% |
| Marquette County | $2,659 | 1.26% |
| Menominee County | $3,926 | 3.56% |
| Milwaukee County | $4,444 | 1.93% |
| Monroe County | $2,826 | 1.35% |
| Oconto County | $2,727 | 1.18% |
| Oneida County | $2,123 | 0.89% |
| Outagamie County | $3,668 | 1.37% |
| Ozaukee County | $4,631 | 1.19% |
| Pepin County | $2,922 | 1.36% |
| Pierce County | $4,551 | 1.36% |
| Polk County | $3,075 | 1.13% |
| Portage County | $3,492 | 1.44% |
| Price County | $2,150 | 1.32% |
| Racine County | $4,099 | 1.63% |
| Richland County | $2,735 | 1.38% |
| Rock County | $3,703 | 1.60% |
| Rusk County | $1,834 | 1.12% |
| Sauk County | $3,755 | 1.45% |
| Sawyer County | $1,897 | 0.80% |
| Shawano County | $2,644 | 1.36% |
| Sheboygan County | $3,236 | 1.39% |
| St. Croix County | $4,420 | 1.17% |
| Taylor County | $2,748 | 1.39% |
| Trempealeau County | $3,372 | 1.56% |
| Vernon County | $2,978 | 1.33% |
| Vilas County | $2,197 | 0.73% |
| Walworth County | $4,036 | 1.33% |
| Washburn County | $2,377 | 1.05% |
| Washington County | $3,802 | 1.10% |
| Waukesha County | $4,554 | 1.14% |
| Waupaca County | $2,924 | 1.38% |
| Waushara County | $2,464 | 1.21% |
| Winnebago County | $3,679 | 1.63% |
| Wood County | $2,697 | 1.54% |
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