Polk County Property Taxes
Polk County, Wisconsin
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
4.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$246/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.22%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$241,200
State avg ▲ $217,832
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,953
$246/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,935
$245/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#14
of 72 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Polk County, Wisconsin
Polk County taxes run light nationally
At 1.222%, Polk County's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of 1.700%, placing it in the lower third of U.S. counties. The median property tax here is $2,947, compared to the national median of $2,690—a difference explained by regional assessment practices rather than rates.
Among Wisconsin's most affordable rates
Polk County ranks in the bottom third statewide with an effective rate of 1.222%, below Wisconsin's 1.436% average. This means homeowners here pay roughly $134 less in annual property taxes than the typical Wisconsin household.
Lower than most regional peers
Polk County's 1.222% rate beats neighboring Barron County and outpaces Portage County (1.474%). Among nearby counties, only Rusk County (1.207%) edges lower, making Polk competitive for property tax burdens in northwestern Wisconsin.
Median home costs $2,947 annually
A typical Polk County home valued at $241,200 carries an annual property tax bill of $2,947. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $2,953 in tax, while those owning free-and-clear average $2,935.
Your assessment might be negotiable
Many Wisconsin homeowners pay property taxes on inflated home valuations. If your home's assessed value seems high compared to recent sales in your neighborhood, a formal appeal during the annual assessment review period could lower your bill.
How Polk County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Polk County
1.22%
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.