Kenosha County Property Taxes

Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

35.7% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$348/mo escrow

#66 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.69%

vs. Wisconsin Avg35.7% above
vs. National Avg55.4% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$247,800

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$4,256

$355/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$4,018

$335/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#66

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Kenosha County among highest-taxed nationwide

Kenosha County's effective tax rate of 1.687% ranks in the top 25% of all U.S. counties, significantly above the national median of 1.290%. Only one in four American counties impose higher property tax rates than Kenosha.

Highest rate in Wisconsin

Kenosha County ranks 1st statewide for effective tax rate at 1.687%, substantially above Wisconsin's 1.436% average. The median tax bill of $4,180 exceeds the state median by $1,099—the largest gap of any Wisconsin county.

Highest taxes in the entire region

Kenosha County's 1.687% rate surpasses all comparable nearby counties, including La Crosse County (1.629%), Iowa County (1.557%), and Jefferson County (1.571%). It stands alone as the regional tax leader.

On a median home: $4,180 yearly

A typical $247,800 home in Kenosha County generates an annual tax bill of $4,180, about $348 per month. With mortgage deductions, the bill rises to $4,256, making Kenosha one of Wisconsin's most expensive tax environments.

Don't miss your appeal deadline

With Kenosha's highest-in-state tax rate, overassessments hit harder here than anywhere in Wisconsin. Review your assessment carefully and file an appeal if needed—the county assessor's office processes requests annually, and successful appeals save hundreds per year.

How Kenosha County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Kenosha County$4,180
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Kenosha County

1.69%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Kenosha County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Kenosha County, Wisconsin is 1.69%. 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 Kenosha County?
The median annual property tax payment in Kenosha County is $4,180. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,256, while those without a mortgage pay $4,018.
How does Kenosha County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Kenosha County's effective tax rate of 1.69% is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Kenosha County is $4,180, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Kenosha County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Kenosha County, Wisconsin is $247,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Kenosha County property tax rate higher than the Wisconsin average?
Kenosha County's effective property tax rate of 1.69% is higher than the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. This difference of 0.27% 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 Kenosha County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Kenosha County ranks #66 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.69% and median annual tax of $4,180, it falls in the upper 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.