Richland County Property Taxes
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
12.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$228/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.38%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$197,500
State avg $234,086
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,822
$235/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,639
$220/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#42
of 72 counties (1 = lowest)
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Homeowner context
What this means for a Richland County homeowner
Use these county medians as a planning baseline. Your actual bill depends on assessed value, exemptions, millage, and local taxing districts.
Tax pressure
1.38%
0.05 percentage points above the state average
Typical bill
$2,735
$397 below the state median
State position
#42
Ranked from lowest to highest effective rate across 72 Wisconsin counties.
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Richland County, Wisconsin
Richland County below U.S. tax average
Richland County's effective tax rate of 1.411% sits below the national median of 1.700%, placing it in the lower-middle tier nationally. The median property tax of $2,579 reflects relatively modest home values in the county.
Near Wisconsin's average, slightly lower
At 1.411%, Richland County's rate sits just 1.75% below Wisconsin's 1.436% average, making it essentially in line with the state. Homeowners pay $2,579 annually on median, about $502 less than the state median tax bill.
Most affordable among southern neighbors
Richland County's 1.411% rate undercuts Rock County (1.692%), Sauk County (1.504%), and Racine County (1.700%), making it the most tax-friendly in its region. Only among northern counties do Polk and Rusk run lower.
Median annual tax totals $2,579
A typical Richland County home valued at $182,800 carries an annual property tax of $2,579. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,565, while mortgage-free owners average $2,598.
Review your assessment for accuracy
Even in a county with moderate tax rates, individual parcels can be overvalued relative to comparable sales. Richland County homeowners should verify their assessed values and consider filing an appeal if their homes appear overassessed.
How Richland County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Richland County
1.38%
Effective rate
Wisconsin Avg
1.34%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.88%
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.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.