La Crosse County Property Taxes
La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
28.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$330/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.63%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$243,200
State avg ▲ $217,832
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,989
$332/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,920
$327/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#62
of 72 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
La Crosse County taxes rank high nationally
La Crosse County's effective tax rate of 1.629% places it in the top 30% of all U.S. counties, well above the national median of 1.290%. Only about three in ten American counties impose higher property tax rates.
Third-highest rate in Wisconsin
La Crosse County ranks 3rd statewide with an effective rate of 1.629%, notably above Wisconsin's 1.436% average. The median tax bill of $3,963 exceeds the state median by $882, representing a substantial annual burden.
Among the highest in region
La Crosse County's 1.629% rate is surpassed only by Kenosha County (1.687%) in the region, exceeding Iowa County (1.557%), Jefferson County (1.571%), and Juneau County (1.524%). It ranks second regionally for tax burden.
On a median home: $3,963 yearly
A typical $243,200 home in La Crosse County generates an annual tax bill of $3,963, roughly $330 per month. With mortgage deductions, this increases to $3,989, while homes owned free and clear pay $3,920.
Appeal if your assessment seems high
Given La Crosse County's elevated tax rates, homeowners should carefully scrutinize their assessments for accuracy. Filing an appeal with the county assessor is free and straightforward—many overassessed properties successfully reduce their tax bills.
How La Crosse County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
La Crosse County
1.63%
Effective rate
Wisconsin Avg
1.41%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.