Oconto County Property Taxes

Oconto County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

14% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$221/mo escrow

#16 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.25%

vs. Wisconsin Avg14% below
vs. National Avg1.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$212,000

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,743

$229/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,499

$208/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#16

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Oconto taxes well below national median

Oconto County's effective tax rate of 1.250% sits below the national median of 1.036%, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. The median tax bill of $2,651 falls $39 below the national median of $2,690.

Below average for Wisconsin counties

Oconto County ranks below the state average with an effective tax rate of 1.250% versus Wisconsin's 1.436%. Its median tax of $2,651 is notably lower than the state median of $3,081.

Among the lowest in Northeast Wisconsin

Oconto County's 1.250% rate edges out Ozaukee County (1.255%) and sits well below Monroe County (1.420%) and Outagamie County (1.467%). An Oconto homeowner with a $212,000 property pays roughly $700 less annually than a similar Milwaukee property.

What Oconto homeowners actually pay

The median Oconto home valued at $212,000 carries an annual property tax of $2,651. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,743, while those without mortgages pay $2,499.

Review your assessment for savings

Many Oconto County homeowners are overassessed relative to comparable sales and can appeal their evaluations. Filing an assessment appeal could recover hundreds of dollars annually if your property is valued above market.

How Oconto County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Oconto County$2,651
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Oconto County

1.25%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Oconto County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Oconto County, Wisconsin is 1.25%. 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 Oconto County?
The median annual property tax payment in Oconto County is $2,651. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,743, while those without a mortgage pay $2,499.
How does Oconto County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Oconto County's effective tax rate of 1.25% is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Oconto County is $2,651, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Oconto County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Oconto County, Wisconsin is $212,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Oconto County a low property tax area in Wisconsin?
Yes — Oconto County's effective property tax rate of 1.25% is below the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax of $2,651 is also lower the state average of $3,081, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Oconto County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Oconto County ranks #16 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.25% and median annual tax of $2,651, it falls in the lower 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.