Wisconsin Property Tax Data
ACS 2023 property tax data for 72 counties in WI.
The average median property tax in Wisconsin is $3,081/year, which is 60% above the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 1.44% on a median home value of $217,832. Taxes range from $1,777 in Iron County to $6,276 in Dane County.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$3,081
+60% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$217,832
+3% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
1.44%
+52% vs US avg
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Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties
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All Counties in Wisconsin (72)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $2,397 | 1.30% |
| Ashland County | $2,354 | 1.47% |
| Barron County | $2,823 | 1.42% |
| Bayfield County | $2,432 | 1.07% |
| Brown County | $3,593 | 1.46% |
| Buffalo County | $2,811 | 1.42% |
| Burnett County | $2,052 | 0.95% |
| Calumet County | $3,830 | 1.52% |
| Chippewa County | $2,754 | 1.16% |
| Clark County | $2,467 | 1.51% |
| Columbia County | $3,826 | 1.48% |
| Crawford County | $2,868 | 1.64% |
| Dane County | $6,276 | 1.71% |
| Dodge County | $3,395 | 1.55% |
| Door County | $3,350 | 1.10% |
| Douglas County | $2,564 | 1.35% |
| Dunn County | $3,325 | 1.47% |
| Eau Claire County | $3,461 | 1.43% |
| Florence County | $2,224 | 1.31% |
| Fond du Lac County | $3,311 | 1.58% |
| Forest County | $1,988 | 1.17% |
| Grant County | $2,683 | 1.44% |
| Green County | $3,882 | 1.64% |
| Green Lake County | $2,709 | 1.31% |
| Iowa County | $3,864 | 1.56% |
| Iron County | $1,777 | 1.14% |
| Jackson County | $2,672 | 1.43% |
| Jefferson County | $3,988 | 1.57% |
| Juneau County | $2,517 | 1.52% |
| Kenosha County | $4,180 | 1.69% |
| Kewaunee County | $3,083 | 1.48% |
| La Crosse County | $3,963 | 1.63% |
| Lafayette County | $2,980 | 1.64% |
| Langlade County | $1,946 | 1.33% |
| Lincoln County | $2,530 | 1.42% |
| Manitowoc County | $2,660 | 1.54% |
| Marathon County | $3,108 | 1.51% |
| Marinette County | $1,950 | 1.26% |
| Marquette County | $2,709 | 1.35% |
| Menominee County | $3,527 | 3.64% |
| Milwaukee County | $4,406 | 2.04% |
| Monroe County | $2,801 | 1.42% |
| Oconto County | $2,651 | 1.25% |
| Oneida County | $2,146 | 0.94% |
| Outagamie County | $3,580 | 1.47% |
| Ozaukee County | $4,629 | 1.25% |
| Pepin County | $2,875 | 1.47% |
| Pierce County | $4,552 | 1.48% |
| Polk County | $2,947 | 1.22% |
| Portage County | $3,396 | 1.47% |
| Price County | $2,110 | 1.45% |
| Racine County | $4,071 | 1.70% |
| Richland County | $2,579 | 1.41% |
| Rock County | $3,652 | 1.69% |
| Rusk County | $1,834 | 1.21% |
| Sauk County | $3,646 | 1.50% |
| Sawyer County | $1,899 | 0.85% |
| Shawano County | $2,588 | 1.45% |
| Sheboygan County | $3,234 | 1.48% |
| St. Croix County | $4,297 | 1.23% |
| Taylor County | $2,647 | 1.42% |
| Trempealeau County | $3,269 | 1.61% |
| Vernon County | $2,883 | 1.37% |
| Vilas County | $2,166 | 0.80% |
| Walworth County | $3,964 | 1.44% |
| Washburn County | $2,305 | 1.11% |
| Washington County | $3,795 | 1.20% |
| Waukesha County | $4,525 | 1.21% |
| Waupaca County | $2,876 | 1.49% |
| Waushara County | $2,458 | 1.32% |
| Winnebago County | $3,573 | 1.71% |
| Wood County | $2,629 | 1.56% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Wisconsin? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Wisconsin is $3,081 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 1.44%.
How does Wisconsin compare to the national average? ▼
Wisconsin property taxes are 60% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $3,081 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.
Which county in Wisconsin has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Iron County has the lowest median property tax in Wisconsin at $1,777 per year with an effective rate of 1.14%. The highest is Dane County at $6,276.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.