Monroe County Property Taxes

Monroe County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

9.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$233/mo escrow

#29 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

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$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.42%

vs. Wisconsin Avg9.1% below
vs. National Avg4.1% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$197,200

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,918

$243/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,657

$221/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#29

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Monroe County, Wisconsin

Monroe taxes slightly above national median

Monroe County's effective tax rate of 1.420% sits modestly above the national median of 1.036%, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. The median tax bill of $2,801 slightly exceeds the national median of $2,690.

Middle-of-the-road Wisconsin tax rate

Monroe County ranks near the state average with an effective tax rate of 1.420% compared to Wisconsin's 1.436%. Its median tax of $2,801 falls slightly below the state median of $3,081.

Comparable to surrounding counties

Monroe County's 1.420% rate closely mirrors Pepin County (1.466%) and sits above Oconto County (1.250%) and Oneida County (0.943%). Homeowners here pay roughly $150 less annually than those in nearby Pepin County.

What Monroe homeowners actually pay

The median Monroe home valued at $197,200 carries an annual property tax of $2,801. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,918, while those without mortgages pay $2,657.

Check your assessment accuracy

Many Monroe County homeowners are overassessed and can appeal their evaluations to reduce tax bills. Reviewing your assessment and filing an appeal if warranted could save you several hundred dollars annually.

How Monroe County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Monroe County$2,801
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Monroe County

1.42%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Monroe County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Monroe County, Wisconsin is 1.42%. 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 Monroe County?
The median annual property tax payment in Monroe County is $2,801. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,918, while those without a mortgage pay $2,657.
How does Monroe County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Monroe County's effective tax rate of 1.42% is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Monroe County is $2,801, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Monroe County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Monroe County, Wisconsin is $197,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Monroe County property tax rate higher than the Wisconsin average?
Monroe County's effective property tax rate of 1.42% is higher than the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. This difference of 0.01% 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 Monroe County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Monroe County ranks #29 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.42% and median annual tax of $2,801, 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.