Barron County Property Taxes

Barron County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

8.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$235/mo escrow

#31 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.42%

vs. Wisconsin Avg8.4% below
vs. National Avg4.9% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$198,300

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,817

$235/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,831

$236/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#31

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Barron County, Wisconsin

Barron taxes slightly below the national median

Barron County's effective tax rate of 1.424% ranks near the 45th percentile nationally, sitting slightly below the median U.S. rate. The median tax of $2,823 exceeds the national median by $133, reflecting Barron's slightly larger median home value of $198,300.

Barron ranks near Wisconsin's state average

At 1.424%, Barron's effective rate runs just below Wisconsin's state average of 1.436%, placing it in the middle band of the state's 72 counties. The median tax of $2,823 remains $258 below Wisconsin's median of $3,081.

Middle ground among north-central counties

Barron's 1.424% rate nestles between Ashland (1.467%) to the north and Adams (1.299%) to the south, offering a balanced position in the region's tax landscape. It remains higher than Burnett (0.952%) but lower than Calumet (1.519%).

A $198,300 home costs about $2,823 yearly

The median Barron County home valued at $198,300 generates an annual tax bill of approximately $2,823. With mortgage, that's $2,817; without, it's $2,831—nearly identical either way.

Review your assessment; appeals are free

Many Barron County homeowners overpay because their properties are assessed above fair market value. Filing a tax appeal directly with your local assessor requires no fee and could yield substantial savings.

How Barron County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Barron County$2,823
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Barron County

1.42%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Barron County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Barron County, Wisconsin is 1.42%. 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 Barron County?
The median annual property tax payment in Barron County is $2,823. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,817, while those without a mortgage pay $2,831.
How does Barron County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Barron County's effective tax rate of 1.42% is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Barron County is $2,823, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Barron County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Barron County, Wisconsin is $198,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Barron County property tax rate higher than the Wisconsin average?
Barron County's effective property tax rate of 1.42% is higher than the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. This difference of 0.01% 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 Barron County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Barron County ranks #31 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.42% and median annual tax of $2,823, 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.