Homeowners in Waupaca County, Wisconsin paid a median $2,924 a year in property tax on a median home worth $211,400, an effective rate of about 1.38% (Census 2020–2024).
1.42%Wisconsin statewide · US 0.94%
How Waupaca County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.38% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,075 | $173 |
| $250,000 | $3,458 | $288 |
| $350,000 | $4,841 | $403 |
| $500,000 | $6,916 | $576 |
Cities and towns in Waupaca County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London | $3,043 | $174,800 | 1.74% |
| Waupaca | $2,812 | $175,600 | 1.60% |
| Clintonville | $2,373 | $112,000 | 2.12% |
| Weyauwega | $2,652 | $152,100 | 1.74% |
| Manawa | $2,512 | $159,400 | 1.58% |
| Iola | $3,050 | $164,200 | 1.86% |
| Marion | $1,909 | $104,200 | 1.83% |
| Chain O' Lakes | $7,755 | $640,000 | 1.21% |
| Fremont | $3,303 | $235,300 | 1.40% |
| Scandinavia | $2,237 | $165,900 | 1.35% |
| Embarrass | $1,611 | $135,000 | 1.19% |
| Big Falls | $929 | $76,000 | 1.22% |
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Related
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- Richland County, WI1.38% effective
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- Sheboygan County, WI1.39% effective
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.
Major Cities & Counties in Wisconsin
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Milwaukee pop. 566,973
- Madison pop. 278,001
- Green Bay pop. 106,253
- Kenosha pop. 99,372
- Racine pop. 77,633
- Appleton pop. 75,023
- Waukesha pop. 71,233
- Eau Claire pop. 70,322
- Oshkosh pop. 66,729
- Janesville pop. 66,030
- Milwaukee County pop. 926,331
- Dane County pop. 572,674
- Waukesha County pop. 411,762
- Brown County pop. 270,892
- Racine County pop. 197,532
- Outagamie County pop. 192,826
- Winnebago County pop. 171,769
- Kenosha County pop. 168,438
- Rock County pop. 164,350
- Marathon County pop. 138,403
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Waupaca County, Wisconsin?
Homeowners in Waupaca County, Wisconsin paid a median $2,924 a year in property tax on a median home worth $211,400, an effective rate of about 1.38% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Waupaca County?
About $4,149 a year ($346 a month) at the 1.38% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Waupaca County property tax high?
It ranks #41 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 Waupaca County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Waupaca County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.