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Forest County

Forest County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

1.17%

Median Annual Tax

$1,988

How Forest County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Forest County$1,988
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Forest County

1.17%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,926

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,067

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,988

Monthly Escrow

$166

Effective Rate

1.17%

vs. Wisconsin State Average▼ 35.5% below
vs. National Average▼ 26.1% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Forest County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Forest County, Wisconsin is 1.17%. 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 Forest County?
The median annual property tax payment in Forest County is $1,988. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,926, while those without a mortgage pay $2,067.
How does Forest County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Forest County's effective tax rate of 1.17% is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Forest County is $1,988, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Forest County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Forest County, Wisconsin is $170,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Wisconsin?
Property taxes in Wisconsin are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Chippewa County(WI)

Rate1.16%
Median Tax$2,754

Iron County(WI)

Rate1.15%
Median Tax$1,777

Washington County(WI)

Rate1.20%
Median Tax$3,795

Rusk County(WI)

Rate1.21%
Median Tax$1,834
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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.

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