Wisconsin homeowners paid a median $3,792 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.42%. The lowest county is Vilas County (0.73%) and the highest is Menominee County (3.56%) (Census 2020–2024).
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5 lowest-tax counties
5 highest-tax counties
All 72 Wisconsin counties, lowest rate first
| # | County | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vilas County | $2,197 | $300,000 | 0.73% |
| 2 | Sawyer County | $1,897 | $236,200 | 0.80% |
| 3 | Oneida County | $2,123 | $238,400 | 0.89% |
| 4 | Burnett County | $2,140 | $231,300 | 0.93% |
| 5 | Bayfield County | $2,425 | $240,800 | 1.01% |
| 6 | Door County | $3,486 | $342,600 | 1.02% |
| 7 | Washburn County | $2,377 | $226,100 | 1.05% |
| 8 | Iron County | $1,768 | $165,900 | 1.07% |
| 9 | Forest County | $1,988 | $185,000 | 1.07% |
| 10 | Chippewa County | $2,798 | $257,900 | 1.08% |
| 11 | Washington County | $3,802 | $344,800 | 1.10% |
| 12 | Rusk County | $1,834 | $163,400 | 1.12% |
| 13 | Polk County | $3,075 | $271,900 | 1.13% |
| 14 | Waukesha County | $4,554 | $398,200 | 1.14% |
| 15 | St. Croix County | $4,420 | $377,700 | 1.17% |
| 16 | Oconto County | $2,727 | $231,400 | 1.18% |
| 17 | Ozaukee County | $4,631 | $390,200 | 1.19% |
| 18 | Adams County | $2,407 | $200,800 | 1.20% |
| 19 | Marinette County | $1,907 | $158,600 | 1.20% |
| 20 | Florence County | $2,096 | $173,200 | 1.21% |
| 21 | Waushara County | $2,464 | $203,100 | 1.21% |
| 22 | Langlade County | $1,972 | $158,200 | 1.25% |
| 23 | Green Lake County | $2,718 | $215,400 | 1.26% |
| 24 | Douglas County | $2,599 | $205,800 | 1.26% |
| 25 | Marquette County | $2,659 | $210,400 | 1.26% |
| 26 | Barron County | $2,843 | $216,600 | 1.31% |
| 27 | Buffalo County | $2,808 | $213,300 | 1.32% |
| 28 | Lincoln County | $2,549 | $192,700 | 1.32% |
| 29 | Price County | $2,150 | $162,500 | 1.32% |
| 30 | Vernon County | $2,978 | $223,800 | 1.33% |
| 31 | Walworth County | $4,036 | $302,700 | 1.33% |
| 32 | Monroe County | $2,826 | $210,000 | 1.35% |
| 33 | Eau Claire County | $3,514 | $261,000 | 1.35% |
| 34 | Grant County | $2,729 | $200,700 | 1.36% |
| 35 | Pepin County | $2,922 | $214,800 | 1.36% |
| 36 | Columbia County | $3,855 | $283,200 | 1.36% |
| 37 | Shawano County | $2,644 | $194,000 | 1.36% |
| 38 | Pierce County | $4,551 | $333,700 | 1.36% |
| 39 | Outagamie County | $3,668 | $267,300 | 1.37% |
| 40 | Brown County | $3,663 | $266,000 | 1.38% |
| 41 | Waupaca County | $2,924 | $211,400 | 1.38% |
| 42 | Richland County | $2,735 | $197,500 | 1.38% |
| 43 | Jackson County | $2,725 | $196,100 | 1.39% |
| 44 | Dunn County | $3,380 | $243,200 | 1.39% |
| 45 | Sheboygan County | $3,236 | $232,700 | 1.39% |
| 46 | Taylor County | $2,748 | $197,100 | 1.39% |
| 47 | Calumet County | $3,877 | $274,200 | 1.41% |
| 48 | Ashland County | $2,413 | $170,300 | 1.42% |
| 49 | Kewaunee County | $3,190 | $222,200 | 1.44% |
| 50 | Portage County | $3,492 | $243,100 | 1.44% |
| 51 | Manitowoc County | $2,695 | $186,900 | 1.44% |
| 52 | Clark County | $2,505 | $172,800 | 1.45% |
| 53 | Sauk County | $3,755 | $258,600 | 1.45% |
| 54 | Jefferson County | $4,005 | $274,100 | 1.46% |
| 55 | Marathon County | $3,218 | $219,600 | 1.47% |
| 56 | Juneau County | $2,605 | $177,700 | 1.47% |
| 57 | Dodge County | $3,422 | $231,900 | 1.48% |
| 58 | Fond du Lac County | $3,365 | $222,800 | 1.51% |
| 59 | Iowa County | $4,038 | $265,000 | 1.52% |
| 60 | La Crosse County | $3,947 | $257,000 | 1.54% |
| 61 | Wood County | $2,697 | $175,600 | 1.54% |
| 62 | Trempealeau County | $3,372 | $216,700 | 1.56% |
| 63 | Crawford County | $2,861 | $183,400 | 1.56% |
| 64 | Lafayette County | $3,053 | $194,500 | 1.57% |
| 65 | Kenosha County | $4,179 | $265,500 | 1.57% |
| 66 | Rock County | $3,703 | $231,600 | 1.60% |
| 67 | Green County | $4,003 | $250,200 | 1.60% |
| 68 | Dane County | $6,420 | $394,800 | 1.63% |
| 69 | Winnebago County | $3,679 | $225,800 | 1.63% |
| 70 | Racine County | $4,099 | $251,400 | 1.63% |
| 71 | Milwaukee County | $4,444 | $230,700 | 1.93% |
| 72 | Menominee County | $3,926 | $110,200 | 3.56% |
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 county has the lowest property tax in Wisconsin?
Vilas County, with a median effective rate of 0.73% ($2,197 median tax), per Census 2020–2024.
What county has the highest property tax in Wisconsin?
Menominee County at 3.56% ($3,926 median tax).
How much is property tax in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin homeowners paid a median $3,792 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.42%. The lowest county is Vilas County (0.73%) and the highest is Menominee County (3.56%) (Census 2020–2024).