Vernon County, Wisconsin property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.33%

Homeowners in Vernon County, Wisconsin paid a median $2,978 a year in property tax on a median home worth $223,800, an effective rate of about 1.33% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#30 lowest of 72Wisconsin counties by effective rate

1.42%Wisconsin statewide · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$2,978
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$223,800
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.33%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
4.1%
of $71,893 median household income
Owner costs
$1,517/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

How Vernon County compares

Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)

Vernon County1.33%
Wisconsin1.42%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Vernon County$2,978
Wisconsin$3,792
United States$3,119

Tax on a home here

At the local 1.33% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,996$166
$250,000$3,327$277
$350,000$4,657$388
$500,000$6,653$554

Cities and towns in Vernon County

PlaceMedian taxMedian valueRate
Viroqua$3,220$209,9001.53%
Westby$2,427$174,2001.39%
Hillsboro$2,223$155,8001.43%
Coon Valley$2,910$197,3001.47%
Stoddard$2,921$184,5001.58%
Ontario$2,095$141,7001.48%
Readstown$1,388$110,7001.25%
Chaseburg$2,585$180,0001.44%
Genoa$2,429$203,1001.20%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Vernon County, Wisconsin?

Homeowners in Vernon County, Wisconsin paid a median $2,978 a year in property tax on a median home worth $223,800, an effective rate of about 1.33% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Vernon County?

About $3,992 a year ($333 a month) at the 1.33% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.

Is Vernon County property tax high?

It ranks #30 lowest of 72 Wisconsin counties. The state median effective rate is 1.42% and the US rate is 0.94%.

Where do I pay property tax in Vernon County?

Bills are issued and collected by the Vernon County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.