Sauk County Property Taxes

Sauk County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

18.3% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$304/mo escrow

#50 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.50%

vs. Wisconsin Avg18.3% above
vs. National Avg35.5% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$242,400

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$3,758

$313/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$3,397

$283/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#50

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Sauk County, Wisconsin

Sauk County taxes run above U.S. median

At 1.504%, Sauk County's effective tax rate sits just below the national median of 1.700%, placing it in the upper-middle tier nationally. The median property tax of $3,646 reflects moderate home values paired with moderately high rates.

Among Wisconsin's higher-tax counties

Sauk County's 1.504% effective rate exceeds Wisconsin's 1.436% average by about 4.7%, ranking it in the upper third statewide. Homeowners pay roughly $565 more annually than the typical Wisconsin resident.

Second-highest in southern region

Sauk County's 1.504% rate trails only Rock County (1.692%) and Racine County (1.700%) locally, but exceeds Richland County (1.411%). Among central Wisconsin counties, it ranks in the middle-to-high range.

Median annual tax bill reaches $3,646

A typical Sauk County home valued at $242,400 incurs $3,646 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $3,758, while mortgage-free owners average $3,397.

Challenge inflated assessments when warranted

With above-average tax rates, Sauk County homeowners benefit from carefully reviewing assessed values against recent comparable sales. Filing an assessment appeal during the review period costs little but can yield substantial annual savings.

How Sauk County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Sauk County$3,646
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Sauk County

1.50%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Sauk County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Sauk County, Wisconsin is 1.50%. 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 Sauk County?
The median annual property tax payment in Sauk County is $3,646. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,758, while those without a mortgage pay $3,397.
How does Sauk County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Sauk County's effective tax rate of 1.50% is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Sauk County is $3,646, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Sauk County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Sauk County, Wisconsin is $242,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Sauk County property tax rate higher than the Wisconsin average?
Sauk County's effective property tax rate of 1.50% is higher than the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. This difference of 0.09% 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 Sauk County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Sauk County ranks #50 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.50% and median annual tax of $3,646, it falls in the upper 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.