Buffalo County Property Taxes

Buffalo County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

8.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$234/mo escrow

#30 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.42%

vs. Wisconsin Avg8.8% below
vs. National Avg4.5% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$197,600

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,784

$232/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,843

$237/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#30

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Buffalo County, Wisconsin

Buffalo's tax rate sits below national median

Buffalo County's effective tax rate of 1.423% ranks near the 45th percentile nationally, just below the median U.S. rate. The median tax of $2,811 exceeds the national median by $121, reflecting Buffalo's median home value of $197,600.

Buffalo ranks near Wisconsin's state average

At 1.423%, Buffalo's effective rate runs marginally below Wisconsin's state average of 1.436%, placing it in the middle of the state's 72 counties. The median tax of $2,811 is $270 below Wisconsin's median of $3,081.

Nearly identical to Barron County's rate

Buffalo's 1.423% rate matches Barron County (1.424%) almost exactly, positioning both as moderate-tax options in the region. Buffalo slightly undercuts Ashland (1.467%) and Adams (1.299%), while remaining well above Burnett (0.952%).

A $197,600 home costs about $2,811 yearly

The median Buffalo County home valued at $197,600 generates an annual tax bill of approximately $2,811. With mortgage, that's $2,784; without, it's $2,843—nearly equivalent either way.

Check your assessment against comparable homes

Buffalo County homeowners can file free tax appeals if their assessed value exceeds recent comparable sales. Contact your local assessor to review whether your property is fairly valued.

How Buffalo County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Buffalo County$2,811
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Buffalo 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 Buffalo County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Buffalo 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 Buffalo County?
The median annual property tax payment in Buffalo County is $2,811. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,784, while those without a mortgage pay $2,843.
How does Buffalo County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Buffalo County's effective tax rate of 1.42% is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Buffalo County is $2,811, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Buffalo County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Buffalo County, Wisconsin is $197,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Buffalo County property tax rate higher than the Wisconsin average?
Buffalo 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 Buffalo County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Buffalo County ranks #30 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.42% and median annual tax of $2,811, 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.