Lincoln County Property Taxes
Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
17.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$211/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.42%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$177,700
State avg ▼ $217,832
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,593
$216/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,457
$205/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#32
of 72 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Lincoln tracks close to national average
Lincoln County's effective tax rate of 1.424% slightly exceeds the national median of 1.209%, placing it in the middle tier nationally. The median property tax of $2,530 sits 6% below the national median of $2,690, reflecting Lincoln's lower home values of $177,700 versus the national average of $281,900.
Slightly below Wisconsin's state average
Lincoln ranks near the middle of Wisconsin's 72 counties at an effective tax rate of 1.424%, marginally below the state average of 1.436%. The county's median property tax of $2,530 falls well short of Wisconsin's state median of $3,081.
Moderate taxes for north-central region
Lincoln's 1.424% rate sits comfortably between Langlade County (1.335%) and Marathon County (1.512%), representing a balanced tax environment. The county offers slightly higher rates than neighbors Marinette (1.261%) and Marquette (1.347%) but lower than Manitowoc (1.538%).
Expect roughly $2,530 in annual taxes
On a median home value of $177,700, Lincoln County homeowners pay approximately $2,530 in annual property taxes. With mortgage escrow, that rises to about $2,593.
Challenge your assessment if overvalued
Lincoln County homeowners should periodically verify their property assessments match current market conditions, as overassessments are common statewide. Wisconsin law allows you to appeal assessments through your town board of review, potentially lowering your tax burden significantly.
How Lincoln County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lincoln County
1.42%
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.