Iron County Property Taxes

Iron County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

42.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$148/mo escrow

#8 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.15%

vs. Wisconsin Avg42.3% below
vs. National Avg33.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$155,200

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,783

$149/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,768

$147/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#8

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Iron County, Wisconsin

Iron County has lowest Wisconsin tax burden

Iron County's effective tax rate of 1.145% ranks in the lowest 20% nationally, well below the U.S. median of 1.290%. Homeowners here enjoy some of the most affordable property tax rates in the country.

Lowest rate among all Wisconsin counties

Iron County ranks 1st statewide with an effective rate of 1.145%, substantially below Wisconsin's 1.436% average. At $1,777, the median annual tax bill is just 58% of the state median, saving households nearly $1,300 per year.

Sharp contrast with regional peers

Iron County's 1.145% rate is dramatically lower than Jackson County (1.430%), Juneau County (1.524%), and La Crosse County (1.629%). This makes Iron County a tax haven among upper-midwest rural communities.

On a median home: just $1,777 yearly

A typical $155,200 home in Iron County generates an annual tax bill of only $1,777—roughly $148 per month. Even with mortgage deductions, the tax burden remains among the lightest in the state.

Still verify your assessment annually

Even in low-tax Iron County, property reassessments can occasionally overvalue homes. Review your tax bill and compare assessed values to recent comparable sales—a simple appeal can yield additional savings.

How Iron County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Iron County$1,777
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Iron County

1.15%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Iron County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Iron County, Wisconsin is 1.15%. 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 Iron County?
The median annual property tax payment in Iron County is $1,777. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,783, while those without a mortgage pay $1,768.
How does Iron County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Iron County's effective tax rate of 1.15% is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Iron County is $1,777, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Iron County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Iron County, Wisconsin is $155,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Iron County a low property tax area in Wisconsin?
Yes — Iron County's effective property tax rate of 1.15% is below the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax of $1,777 is also lower the state average of $3,081, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Iron County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Iron County ranks #8 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.15% and median annual tax of $1,777, 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.