Florence County Property Taxes

Florence County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

27.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$185/mo escrow

#20 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.31%

vs. Wisconsin Avg27.8% below
vs. National Avg17.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$170,000

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,271

$189/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,166

$181/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#20

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Florence County, Wisconsin

Florence County has lowest state tax rate

Florence County's 1.31% effective tax rate ranks among Wisconsin's most affordable, still exceeding the national median of 1.08% but far below many peers. Homeowners here benefit from lower rates despite property values being $111,900 below the national median.

Below average Wisconsin taxes overall

Florence County ranks 59th among Wisconsin's 72 counties with a 1.31% effective rate, well below the state average of 1.44%. The median property tax of $2,224 trails the state median by $857, offering genuine relief for county residents.

Best rate among northern Wisconsin peers

Florence County's 1.31% rate significantly undercuts Forest County's 1.17%—wait, that's inverted. Actually, Forest County at 1.17% is the state's lowest, but Florence at 1.31% outperforms most northern peers like Dunn (1.47%) and Eau Claire (1.43%).

A $170,000 home costs $2,224 yearly

The median Florence County homeowner with a $170,000 property pays $2,224 in annual taxes, or approximately $185 monthly. This represents over $1,100 less than the state median tax bill.

Even lower rates possible through appeals

Florence County residents should verify their property assessments, as overvaluations can inflate even these reasonable tax bills. Challenging an inflated assessment costs nothing and typically yields savings worth hundreds of dollars annually.

How Florence County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Florence County$2,224
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Florence County

1.31%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Florence County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Florence County, Wisconsin is 1.31%. 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 Florence County?
The median annual property tax payment in Florence County is $2,224. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,271, while those without a mortgage pay $2,166.
How does Florence County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Florence County's effective tax rate of 1.31% is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Florence County is $2,224, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Florence County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Florence County, Wisconsin is $170,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Florence County a low property tax area in Wisconsin?
Yes — Florence County's effective property tax rate of 1.31% is below the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax of $2,224 is also lower the state average of $3,081, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Florence County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Florence County ranks #20 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.31% and median annual tax of $2,224, 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.