Ashland County Property Taxes

Ashland County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

23.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$196/mo escrow

#42 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.47%

vs. Wisconsin Avg23.6% below
vs. National Avg12.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$160,500

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,547

$212/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,063

$172/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#42

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Ashland County, Wisconsin

Ashland's tax rate sits just below national median

Ashland County's effective rate of 1.467% places it around the 48th percentile nationally, nearly matching the median U.S. rate. The median tax of $2,354 runs $336 below the national median, reflecting Ashland's smaller median home value of $160,500.

Ashland ranks slightly above Wisconsin average

At 1.467%, Ashland's effective rate edges above Wisconsin's state average of 1.436%, placing it in the middle tier of the state's 72 counties. The median tax of $2,354 falls $727 below Wisconsin's median of $3,081.

Higher than Adams, lower than Barron

Ashland's 1.467% rate sits between Adams County (1.299%) to the south and Barron (1.424%) to the east, positioning it as a moderate-tax option in north-central Wisconsin. The rate is notably higher than regional leader Burnett (0.952%).

A $160,500 home costs about $2,350 yearly

The median Ashland County home valued at $160,500 generates an annual tax bill of approximately $2,354. With mortgage, that rises to $2,547; without, it drops to $2,063.

Challenge assessments that don't match market value

Wisconsin allows homeowners to appeal property assessments each year at no cost. If your assessed value diverges from comparable sales prices, an appeal could reduce your tax burden.

How Ashland County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Ashland County$2,354
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Ashland County

1.47%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Ashland County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Ashland County, Wisconsin is 1.47%. 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 Ashland County?
The median annual property tax payment in Ashland County is $2,354. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,547, while those without a mortgage pay $2,063.
How does Ashland County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Ashland County's effective tax rate of 1.47% is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Ashland County is $2,354, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Ashland County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Ashland County, Wisconsin is $160,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Ashland County property tax rate higher than the Wisconsin average?
Ashland County's effective property tax rate of 1.47% is higher than the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. This difference of 0.05% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Ashland County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Ashland County ranks #42 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.47% and median annual tax of $2,354, it falls in the middle 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.