| County | Median Property Taxes ↓ | With Mortgage | Without Mortgage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dane County | $6,276 | $6,286 | $6,252 |
| Ozaukee County | $4,629 | $4,736 | $4,445 |
| Pierce County | $4,552 | $4,669 | $4,287 |
| Waukesha County | $4,525 | $4,557 | $4,463 |
| Milwaukee County | $4,406 | $4,483 | $4,252 |
| St. Croix County | $4,297 | $4,329 | $4,207 |
| Kenosha County | $4,180 | $4,256 | $4,018 |
| Racine County | $4,071 | $4,194 | $3,866 |
| Jefferson County | $3,988 | $4,093 | $3,833 |
| Walworth County | $3,964 | $4,004 | $3,903 |
| La Crosse County | $3,963 | $3,989 | $3,920 |
| Green County | $3,882 | $3,988 | $3,726 |
| Iowa County | $3,864 | $3,940 | $3,760 |
| Calumet County | $3,830 | $3,938 | $3,677 |
| Columbia County | $3,826 | $3,891 | $3,673 |
| Washington County | $3,795 | $3,894 | $3,609 |
| Rock County | $3,652 | $3,701 | $3,566 |
| Sauk County | $3,646 | $3,758 | $3,397 |
| Brown County | $3,593 | $3,625 | $3,532 |
| Outagamie County | $3,580 | $3,603 | $3,543 |
| Winnebago County | $3,573 | $3,522 | $3,660 |
| Menominee County | $3,527 | $4,476 | $2,310 |
| Eau Claire County | $3,461 | $3,549 | $3,341 |
| Portage County | $3,396 | $3,520 | $3,214 |
| Dodge County | $3,395 | $3,388 | $3,408 |
| Door County | $3,350 | $3,146 | $3,602 |
| Dunn County | $3,325 | $3,368 | $3,250 |
| Fond du Lac County | $3,311 | $3,311 | $3,311 |
| Trempealeau County | $3,269 | $3,390 | $3,106 |
| Sheboygan County | $3,234 | $3,199 | $3,298 |
| Marathon County | $3,108 | $3,201 | $2,978 |
| Kewaunee County | $3,083 | $3,094 | $3,063 |
| Lafayette County | $2,980 | $3,058 | $2,886 |
| Polk County | $2,947 | $2,953 | $2,935 |
| Vernon County | $2,883 | $3,010 | $2,722 |
| Waupaca County | $2,876 | $2,903 | $2,832 |
| Pepin County | $2,875 | $2,899 | $2,846 |
| Crawford County | $2,868 | $2,981 | $2,769 |
| Barron County | $2,823 | $2,817 | $2,831 |
| Buffalo County | $2,811 | $2,784 | $2,843 |
| Monroe County | $2,801 | $2,918 | $2,657 |
| Chippewa County | $2,754 | $2,784 | $2,719 |
| Marquette County | $2,709 | $2,697 | $2,733 |
| Green Lake County | $2,709 | $2,721 | $2,693 |
| Grant County | $2,683 | $2,707 | $2,657 |
| Jackson County | $2,672 | $2,636 | $2,726 |
| Manitowoc County | $2,660 | $2,663 | $2,656 |
| Oconto County | $2,651 | $2,743 | $2,499 |
| Taylor County | $2,647 | $2,721 | $2,563 |
| Wood County | $2,629 | $2,685 | $2,554 |
| Shawano County | $2,588 | $2,560 | $2,631 |
| Richland County | $2,579 | $2,565 | $2,598 |
| Douglas County | $2,564 | $2,605 | $2,479 |
| Lincoln County | $2,530 | $2,593 | $2,457 |
| Juneau County | $2,517 | $2,522 | $2,510 |
| Clark County | $2,467 | $2,531 | $2,388 |
| Waushara County | $2,458 | $2,483 | $2,427 |
| Bayfield County | $2,432 | $2,495 | $2,367 |
| Adams County | $2,397 | $2,563 | $2,189 |
| Ashland County | $2,354 | $2,547 | $2,063 |
| Washburn County | $2,305 | $2,230 | $2,413 |
| Florence County | $2,224 | $2,271 | $2,166 |
| Vilas County | $2,166 | $1,994 | $2,350 |
| Oneida County | $2,146 | $2,151 | $2,139 |
| Price County | $2,110 | $2,211 | $2,027 |
| Burnett County | $2,052 | $2,070 | $2,033 |
| Forest County | $1,988 | $1,926 | $2,067 |
| Marinette County | $1,950 | $2,070 | $1,830 |
| Langlade County | $1,946 | $1,981 | $1,922 |
| Sawyer County | $1,899 | $1,977 | $1,786 |
| Rusk County | $1,834 | $1,893 | $1,777 |
| Iron County | $1,777 | $1,783 | $1,768 |
In Wisconsin, property tax rates vary by county. The median property tax paid across all 72 counties is $3,080.72. Property taxes are a significant source of local government funding, used to support public schools, infrastructure, and essential services. Wisconsin residents typically pay higher property taxes compared to the national average.
Leading the state in property tax rates, Dane County County residents contribute a median of $6,276 annually. Property owners with active mortgages face an average payment of $6,286, while those who own their homes outright still pay $6,252. These substantial rates typically correspond to areas with robust public services, high property values, and strong community amenities.
At the other end of the spectrum, Iron County County maintains the most modest property tax burden at $1,777. Mortgage holders in the area can expect to pay approximately $1,783 annually, with mortgage-free homeowners contributing $1,768. These reduced rates often indicate more conservative municipal spending, different funding approaches for public services, or areas with lower property valuations.