Property Tax in Wisconsin by County
The typical Wisconsin homeowner pays $3,746 per year in property taxes, with a median home value of $247,400 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023). This page lists the same figures for each of the state's 72 counties with published Census data. That state median is about 26% higher than the US median of $2,969.
Within Wisconsin, the highest median tax bill is in Dane County, WI at $6,276, and the lowest is in Iron County, WI at $1,777. The gap mostly reflects differences in home values and in the local rates set by counties, school districts and municipalities.
Looking across the state, 33 of 72 counties with published data have a median tax bill above the US median of $2,969. The middle county figure in Wisconsin — the median of the county medians — is $2,876, and county medians range from $1,777 in Iron County to $6,276 in Dane County, a spread that shows how local the tax burden is even within one state.
For orientation: the county with the most residents is Milwaukee County (927,656 people), and the county covering the most land is Marathon County (1,545 square miles). Their own tax and value medians are in the table below.
The state's population centres are Milwaukee County (927,656 residents; median tax $4,406 on a median value of $216,500), Dane County (564,777; $6,276 on $366,100) and Waukesha County (409,040; $4,525 on $373,600).
Wisconsin counties: median property tax
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane County, WI | $6,276 | $366,100 | 1.71% | 564,777 |
| Ozaukee County, WI | $4,629 | $368,900 | 1.25% | 92,345 |
| Pierce County, WI | $4,552 | $308,600 | 1.48% | 42,351 |
| Waukesha County, WI | $4,525 | $373,600 | 1.21% | 409,040 |
| Milwaukee County, WI | $4,406 | $216,500 | 2.04% | 927,656 |
| St. Croix County, WI | $4,297 | $349,700 | 1.23% | 94,819 |
| Kenosha County, WI | $4,180 | $247,800 | 1.69% | 168,413 |
| Racine County, WI | $4,071 | $239,400 | 1.70% | 196,888 |
| Jefferson County, WI | $3,988 | $253,800 | 1.57% | 85,867 |
| Walworth County, WI | $3,964 | $275,900 | 1.44% | 105,447 |
| La Crosse County, WI | $3,963 | $243,200 | 1.63% | 120,262 |
| Green County, WI | $3,882 | $236,900 | 1.64% | 37,036 |
| Iowa County, WI | $3,864 | $248,100 | 1.56% | 23,832 |
| Calumet County, WI | $3,830 | $252,100 | 1.52% | 52,626 |
| Columbia County, WI | $3,826 | $258,700 | 1.48% | 58,322 |
| Washington County, WI | $3,795 | $316,200 | 1.20% | 137,320 |
| Rock County, WI | $3,652 | $215,900 | 1.69% | 163,944 |
| Sauk County, WI | $3,646 | $242,400 | 1.50% | 65,759 |
| Brown County, WI | $3,593 | $245,900 | 1.46% | 269,425 |
| Outagamie County, WI | $3,580 | $244,100 | 1.47% | 191,537 |
| Winnebago County, WI | $3,573 | $208,600 | 1.71% | 171,357 |
| Menominee County, WI | $3,527 | $97,000 | 3.64% | 4,256 |
| Eau Claire County, WI | $3,461 | $242,400 | 1.43% | 106,328 |
| Portage County, WI | $3,396 | $230,400 | 1.47% | 70,375 |
| Dodge County, WI | $3,395 | $218,400 | 1.55% | 88,818 |
| Door County, WI | $3,350 | $305,800 | 1.09% | 30,279 |
| Dunn County, WI | $3,325 | $226,200 | 1.47% | 45,349 |
| Fond du Lac County, WI | $3,311 | $209,800 | 1.58% | 104,053 |
| Trempealeau County, WI | $3,269 | $203,300 | 1.61% | 30,786 |
| Sheboygan County, WI | $3,234 | $218,400 | 1.48% | 117,783 |
| Marathon County, WI | $3,108 | $205,500 | 1.51% | 138,067 |
| Kewaunee County, WI | $3,083 | $208,900 | 1.48% | 20,621 |
| Lafayette County, WI | $2,980 | $182,100 | 1.64% | 16,788 |
| Polk County, WI | $2,947 | $241,200 | 1.22% | 45,327 |
| Vernon County, WI | $2,883 | $210,600 | 1.37% | 30,915 |
| Waupaca County, WI | $2,876 | $192,800 | 1.49% | 51,714 |
| Pepin County, WI | $2,875 | $196,100 | 1.47% | 7,372 |
| Crawford County, WI | $2,868 | $175,100 | 1.64% | 16,064 |
| Barron County, WI | $2,823 | $198,300 | 1.42% | 46,741 |
| Buffalo County, WI | $2,811 | $197,600 | 1.42% | 13,341 |
| Monroe County, WI | $2,801 | $197,200 | 1.42% | 46,169 |
| Chippewa County, WI | $2,754 | $237,700 | 1.16% | 66,558 |
| Green Lake County, WI | $2,709 | $206,300 | 1.31% | 19,165 |
| Marquette County, WI | $2,709 | $201,100 | 1.35% | 15,706 |
| Grant County, WI | $2,683 | $186,300 | 1.44% | 51,678 |
| Jackson County, WI | $2,672 | $186,900 | 1.43% | 20,971 |
| Manitowoc County, WI | $2,660 | $172,900 | 1.54% | 81,314 |
| Oconto County, WI | $2,651 | $212,000 | 1.25% | 39,329 |
| Taylor County, WI | $2,647 | $186,500 | 1.42% | 19,972 |
| Wood County, WI | $2,629 | $168,100 | 1.56% | 74,039 |
| Shawano County, WI | $2,588 | $179,100 | 1.45% | 40,927 |
| Richland County, WI | $2,579 | $182,800 | 1.41% | 17,229 |
| Douglas County, WI | $2,564 | $190,400 | 1.35% | 44,197 |
| Lincoln County, WI | $2,530 | $177,700 | 1.42% | 28,403 |
| Juneau County, WI | $2,517 | $165,200 | 1.52% | 26,695 |
| Clark County, WI | $2,467 | $163,800 | 1.51% | 34,736 |
| Waushara County, WI | $2,458 | $186,000 | 1.32% | 24,752 |
| Bayfield County, WI | $2,432 | $228,100 | 1.07% | 16,410 |
| Adams County, WI | $2,397 | $184,500 | 1.30% | 20,928 |
| Ashland County, WI | $2,354 | $160,500 | 1.47% | 16,050 |
| Washburn County, WI | $2,305 | $207,900 | 1.11% | 16,749 |
| Florence County, WI | $2,224 | $170,000 | 1.31% | 4,617 |
| Vilas County, WI | $2,166 | $270,700 | 0.80% | 23,410 |
| Oneida County, WI | $2,146 | $227,500 | 0.94% | 38,007 |
| Price County, WI | $2,110 | $146,000 | 1.45% | 14,077 |
| Burnett County, WI | $2,052 | $215,500 | 0.95% | 16,741 |
| Forest County, WI | $1,988 | $170,000 | 1.17% | 9,261 |
| Marinette County, WI | $1,950 | $154,600 | 1.26% | 41,907 |
| Langlade County, WI | $1,946 | $145,800 | 1.33% | 19,473 |
| Sawyer County, WI | $1,899 | $223,300 | 0.85% | 18,243 |
| Rusk County, WI | $1,834 | $152,000 | 1.21% | 14,146 |
| Iron County, WI | $1,777 | $155,200 | 1.15% | 6,164 |
*Derived rate = median taxes paid ÷ median home value — an estimate from two survey medians, not an official rate. Counties in bold detail pages are linked; all figures: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023.
How assessment and appeals work in Wisconsin
The mechanics in Wisconsin follow the standard American pattern. A local assessor — generally a county office — estimates market value. Taxable value is what remains after exemptions. Each overlapping district (county, municipality, schools, and any special districts) applies its own rate, and the sum of those rates produces the bill the county collects.
Owners who think a property has been overvalued can appeal, first informally with the assessor and then formally to the review body named on the assessment notice. The strongest appeals rest on evidence: mistakes on the property record card, or sale prices of comparable homes that came in below the assessed value. Because filing windows are brief, check the deadline on your notice as soon as it arrives.
Statewide medians hide wide local variation, and Wisconsin is no exception: bills depend on where in the state a home sits and which districts tax it. Use this page to place a county in context, then verify the specifics for any single property with the county assessor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Wisconsin?
The median real estate tax paid in Wisconsin is $3,746 per year, on a median home value of $247,400 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
Which Wisconsin county has the highest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Dane County has the highest median real estate taxes paid at $6,276 per year.
Which Wisconsin county has the lowest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Iron County has the lowest median real estate taxes paid at $1,777 per year.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Wisconsin?
Assessments in Wisconsin are handled locally, usually by the county assessor or an equivalent local office. If you believe your assessed value is too high, request your property record card, check it for errors, and file an appeal with the local board named on your assessment notice before the deadline printed on that notice — appeal windows are short, often 30 to 90 days.