Richland County Property Taxes

Richland County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

16.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$215/mo escrow

#27 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.41%

vs. Wisconsin Avg16.3% below
vs. National Avg4.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$182,800

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,565

$214/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,598

$217/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#27

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

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$2,579
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Richland County

1.41%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Richland County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Richland County, Wisconsin is 1.41%. 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 Richland County?
The median annual property tax payment in Richland County is $2,579. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,565, while those without a mortgage pay $2,598.
How does Richland County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Richland County's effective tax rate of 1.41% is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Richland County is $2,579, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Richland County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Richland County, Wisconsin is $182,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Richland County a low property tax area in Wisconsin?
Yes — Richland County's effective property tax rate of 1.41% is below the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax of $2,579 is also lower the state average of $3,081, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Richland County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Richland County ranks #27 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.41% and median annual tax of $2,579, 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.