Douglas County Property Taxes

Douglas County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

16.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$214/mo escrow

#24 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.35%

vs. Wisconsin Avg16.8% below
vs. National Avg4.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$190,400

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,605

$217/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,479

$207/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#24

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Douglas County, Wisconsin

Douglas County slightly above national median

Douglas County's 1.347% effective tax rate sits just slightly above the national median of 1.436%, while the median tax bill of $2,564 falls modestly below the national median of $2,690. Lower median home values of $190,400 help keep absolute taxes manageable despite moderate tax rates.

Douglas ranks close to state average

At 1.347%, Douglas County's effective rate runs just below Wisconsin's 1.436% state average, placing it near the middle of statewide rankings. The median tax of $2,564 falls below the state median of $3,081, reflecting Douglas's affordable housing market.

Douglas maintains moderate regional standing

Douglas's 1.347% rate falls between Chippewa's 1.159% and Clark's 1.506%, positioning it squarely in the regional middle. With a $2,564 median tax, Douglas residents pay less than most neighboring counties while enjoying reasonable effective tax rates.

What your annual tax bill looks like

A homeowner with Douglas County's median $190,400 home pays approximately $2,564 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, the bill rises to $2,605; without one, it drops to $2,479—a manageable $126 spread.

You might be overassessed

Douglas County homeowners should periodically verify their property assessments, especially if home values in their neighborhoods have shifted. A successful appeal could reduce your annual tax bill by hundreds—money better spent on home improvements or savings.

How Douglas County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Douglas County$2,564
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Douglas County

1.35%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Douglas County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Douglas County, Wisconsin is 1.35%. 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 Douglas County?
The median annual property tax payment in Douglas County is $2,564. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,605, while those without a mortgage pay $2,479.
How does Douglas County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Douglas County's effective tax rate of 1.35% is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Douglas County is $2,564, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Douglas County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Douglas County, Wisconsin is $190,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Douglas County a low property tax area in Wisconsin?
Yes — Douglas County's effective property tax rate of 1.35% is below the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax of $2,564 is also lower the state average of $3,081, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Douglas County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Douglas County ranks #24 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.35% and median annual tax of $2,564, 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.