Bayfield County Property Taxes

Bayfield County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

21.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$203/mo escrow

#5 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.07%

vs. Wisconsin Avg21.1% below
vs. National Avg9.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$228,100

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,495

$208/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,367

$197/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#5

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Bayfield County, Wisconsin

Bayfield has the lowest property taxes regionally

Bayfield County's effective tax rate of 1.066% ranks in the 20th percentile nationally, well below the median U.S. rate. The median tax of $2,432 falls $258 short of the national median, despite Bayfield having a higher median home value of $228,100.

Bayfield ranks among Wisconsin's lowest-tax counties

At 1.066%, Bayfield claims one of Wisconsin's lowest effective tax rates, running well below the state average of 1.436% and ranking in the bottom quarter of the state's 72 counties. The median tax of $2,432 is $649 below Wisconsin's median.

Second only to Burnett in the region

Bayfield's 1.066% rate beats Ashland (1.467%), Adams (1.299%), and Barron (1.424%), trailing only regional champion Burnett (0.952%). This makes Bayfield one of the most tax-efficient counties in northwestern Wisconsin.

A $228,100 home costs about $2,432 yearly

The median Bayfield County home valued at $228,100 generates an annual tax bill of approximately $2,432. With mortgage, that rises to $2,495; without, it dips to $2,367.

Even low-tax counties benefit from assessments review

While Bayfield's rates are already favorable, overassessed properties still exist. A free tax appeal to your local assessor can identify and correct inflated valuations, stretching your tax savings further.

How Bayfield County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Bayfield County$2,432
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Bayfield County

1.07%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Bayfield County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Bayfield County, Wisconsin is 1.07%. 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 Bayfield County?
The median annual property tax payment in Bayfield County is $2,432. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,495, while those without a mortgage pay $2,367.
How does Bayfield County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Bayfield County's effective tax rate of 1.07% is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Bayfield County is $2,432, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Bayfield County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Bayfield County, Wisconsin is $228,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Bayfield County a low property tax area in Wisconsin?
Yes — Bayfield County's effective property tax rate of 1.07% is below the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax of $2,432 is also lower the state average of $3,081, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Bayfield County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Bayfield County ranks #5 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.07% and median annual tax of $2,432, 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.