Douglas County Property Taxes
Douglas County, Wisconsin
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
16.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$214/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.35%
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
1.35%
Effective rate
Wisconsin Avg
1.41%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.