Vernon County Property Taxes

Vernon County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

6.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$240/mo escrow

#26 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.37%

vs. Wisconsin Avg6.4% below
vs. National Avg7.2% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$210,600

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$3,010

$251/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,722

$227/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#26

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Vernon County, Wisconsin

Vernon taxes above U.S. national median

At 1.37%, Vernon County's effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 1.09% by roughly 26%, placing it above half of American counties. The median annual tax of $2,883 runs $193 higher than the national median, despite a lower median home value.

Above Wisconsin state average

Vernon County's 1.37% effective rate sits above Wisconsin's state average of 1.44%—actually below when stated precisely, making it slightly better than typical. At $2,883 in median annual taxes, Vernon residents pay $198 less than the state average of $3,081.

Moderate in southwestern Wisconsin

Vernon County's 1.37% rate positions it between lower-taxed and higher-taxed counties in the southwestern Wisconsin region. The rate reflects typical rural county funding needs.

Median annual bill nearly $2,900

Vernon County homeowners with a median-valued property of $210,600 pay approximately $2,883 in annual property taxes. That equals roughly $240 per month, near the state median.

Review your assessed value annually

Vernon County residents should compare their assessed values to recent comparable sales in their town or village. If your property is assessed above similar homes that recently sold, filing an appeal could reduce your tax bill.

How Vernon County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Vernon County$2,883
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Vernon County

1.37%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Vernon County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Vernon County, Wisconsin is 1.37%. 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 Vernon County?
The median annual property tax payment in Vernon County is $2,883. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,010, while those without a mortgage pay $2,722.
How does Vernon County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Vernon County's effective tax rate of 1.37% is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Vernon County is $2,883, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Vernon County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Vernon County, Wisconsin is $210,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Vernon County a low property tax area in Wisconsin?
Yes — Vernon County's effective property tax rate of 1.37% is below the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax of $2,883 is also lower the state average of $3,081, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Vernon County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Vernon County ranks #26 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.37% and median annual tax of $2,883, 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.