Adams County Property Taxes

Adams County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

22.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$200/mo escrow

#19 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.30%

vs. Wisconsin Avg22.2% below
vs. National Avg10.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$184,500

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,563

$214/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,189

$182/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#19

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Adams County, Wisconsin

Adams taxes well below national average

Adams County homeowners pay an effective tax rate of 1.299%, putting them in the bottom 30% nationally—well below the median U.S. rate. The median property tax of $2,397 is also $293 lower than the national median, even accounting for Adams's lower median home value of $184,500.

Adams ranks among Wisconsin's lowest

At 1.299% effective rate, Adams ranks in the lower half of Wisconsin's 72 counties, sitting below the state average of 1.436%. The median tax bill of $2,397 is nearly $700 below Wisconsin's median of $3,081.

Lowest rates in the north-central region

Adams County's 1.299% rate beats nearby Ashland (1.467%) and Barron (1.424%), making it one of the most tax-friendly counties in north-central Wisconsin. Only Bayfield (1.066%) and Burnett (0.952%) offer lower rates in the wider region.

A $184,500 home costs about $2,400 yearly

The median Adams County home valued at $184,500 generates an annual tax bill of approximately $2,397. With mortgage, that climbs to $2,563; without, it drops to $2,189.

Appeal your assessment if overvalued

Many Wisconsin homeowners pay taxes on inflated property assessments. If your home's assessed value seems high relative to recent sales in your area, filing a tax appeal with your local assessor costs nothing and could lower your bill.

How Adams County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Adams County$2,397
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Adams County

1.30%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Adams County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Adams County, Wisconsin is 1.30%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Adams County?
The median annual property tax payment in Adams County is $2,397. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,563, while those without a mortgage pay $2,189.
How does Adams County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Adams County's effective tax rate of 1.30% is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Adams County is $2,397, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Adams County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Adams County, Wisconsin is $184,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Adams County a low property tax area in Wisconsin?
Yes — Adams County's effective property tax rate of 1.30% is below the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax of $2,397 is also lower the state average of $3,081, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Adams County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Adams County ranks #19 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.30% and median annual tax of $2,397, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.