Jackson County Property Taxes

Jackson County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

13.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$223/mo escrow

#34 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.43%

vs. Wisconsin Avg13.3% below
vs. National Avg0.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$186,900

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,636

$220/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,726

$227/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#34

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Jackson County, Wisconsin

Jackson County near national tax average

Jackson County's effective rate of 1.430% nearly matches the U.S. median of 1.290%, placing it slightly above the middle nationally. This means Jackson County homeowners pay roughly in line with typical American property tax burdens.

Below-average for Wisconsin

Jackson County ranks 27th among Wisconsin's 72 counties with an effective rate of 1.430%, below the state average of 1.436%. The median tax bill of $2,672 comes in under the state median of $3,081, saving typical households about $400 annually.

Most affordable in immediate region

Jackson County's 1.430% rate is lower than nearby Juneau County (1.524%), Iowa County (1.557%), and La Crosse County (1.629%). Only Iron County (1.145%) offers notably cheaper tax rates in this rural area.

On a median home: $2,672 yearly

A typical $186,900 home in Jackson County generates an annual tax bill of $2,672, about $223 per month. The bill decreases slightly to $2,636 for homeowners with mortgages, reflecting state tax credits.

Appeal overassessments to county assessor

Jackson County conducts regular reassessments that sometimes inflate property values above market rates. Homeowners who notice their assessed value exceeds comparable recent sales should file an appeal—the county assessor's office can explain the process.

How Jackson County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Jackson County$2,672
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Jackson County

1.43%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Jackson County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Jackson County, Wisconsin is 1.43%. 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 Jackson County?
The median annual property tax payment in Jackson County is $2,672. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,636, while those without a mortgage pay $2,726.
How does Jackson County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Jackson County's effective tax rate of 1.43% is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Jackson County is $2,672, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Jackson County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Jackson County, Wisconsin is $186,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Jackson County property tax rate higher than the Wisconsin average?
Jackson County's effective property tax rate of 1.43% is higher than the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. This difference of 0.02% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Jackson County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Jackson County ranks #34 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.43% and median annual tax of $2,672, it falls in the middle 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.