Price County Property Taxes

Price County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

31.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$176/mo escrow

#38 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.45%

vs. Wisconsin Avg31.5% below
vs. National Avg21.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$146,000

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,211

$184/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,027

$169/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#38

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Price County, Wisconsin

Price County's rates align with U.S. average

At 1.445%, Price County's effective tax rate sits just below the national median of 1.700%, placing it firmly in the middle tier nationally. The median property tax of $2,110 reflects the county's lower home values rather than exceptionally low rates.

Slightly above Wisconsin's average rate

Price County's effective rate of 1.445% runs just 0.9% above Wisconsin's average of 1.436%, making it essentially typical for the state. Residents pay $2,110 in median annual property taxes, about $971 below the state median.

Moderate among northern Wisconsin counties

Price County's 1.445% rate falls between Polk County (1.222%) and Portage County (1.474%), making it competitive regionally. Rusk County's 1.207% remains lower, but Price County undercuts several other northern peers.

Annual tax bill averages just $2,110

A typical Price County home valued at $146,000 carries an annual property tax of $2,110—among the lowest in the state due to modest home values. Those with mortgages pay $2,211, while mortgage-free owners average $2,027.

Challenge your assessment if needed

Even in a relatively affordable county like Price, individual homes can be overassessed. Homeowners should verify their assessed value matches recent comparable sales and file appeals during the designated review period if discrepancies exist.

How Price County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Price County$2,110
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Price County

1.45%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Price County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Price County, Wisconsin is 1.45%. 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 Price County?
The median annual property tax payment in Price County is $2,110. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,211, while those without a mortgage pay $2,027.
How does Price County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Price County's effective tax rate of 1.45% is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Price County is $2,110, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Price County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Price County, Wisconsin is $146,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Price County property tax rate higher than the Wisconsin average?
Price County's effective property tax rate of 1.45% is higher than the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. This difference of 0.03% 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 Price County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Price County ranks #38 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.45% and median annual tax of $2,110, 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.