Eau Claire County Property Taxes
Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
12.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$288/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.43%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$242,400
State avg ▲ $217,832
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,549
$296/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,341
$278/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#33
of 72 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Eau Claire's rate slightly above national average
Eau Claire County's 1.43% effective tax rate ranks in the upper third nationally, exceeding the national median of 1.08% by a notable margin. Residents pay about $771 more annually than the national median home, a premium reflecting Wisconsin's property-tax-heavy funding model.
Below Wisconsin's statewide average rate
Eau Claire County ranks 33rd among Wisconsin's 72 counties with an effective rate of 1.43%, just below the state average of 1.44%. The median tax bill of $3,461 exceeds the state median by $380, primarily driven by home values near the state average.
Slightly lower rate than neighboring Dunn
Eau Claire County's 1.43% effective rate edges below Dunn County's 1.47%, though median tax bills are nearly identical at $3,461 versus $3,325. Both counties cluster together in mid-range Wisconsin tax burden.
A $242,400 home costs $3,461 yearly
The typical Eau Claire County homeowner with a $242,400 property pays $3,461 in annual taxes, or about $288 monthly. With mortgage-related assessments included, annual costs climb to roughly $3,549.
Overassessments are common here too
Eau Claire County homeowners have successfully challenged overassessed properties through the county appeals process at no cost. A professional appraisal revealing inflated assessments can justify a tax reduction worth hundreds annually.
How Eau Claire County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Eau Claire County
1.43%
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.