Walworth County Property Taxes

Walworth County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

28.7% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$330/mo escrow

#35 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.44%

vs. Wisconsin Avg28.7% above
vs. National Avg47.4% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$275,900

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$4,004

$334/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$3,903

$325/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#35

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Walworth County, Wisconsin

Walworth taxes above the national norm

Walworth County's effective tax rate of 1.437% sits well above the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the upper half of all U.S. counties. Homeowners here pay $3,964 in median annual property taxes—47% more than the national median of $2,690.

Right in line with Wisconsin average

Walworth's 1.437% effective rate matches Wisconsin's state average almost exactly, ranking it around the middle of Wisconsin's 72 counties. The county's median tax bill of $3,964 exceeds the state average of $3,081 by $883 annually.

Higher than most regional peers

Compared to neighboring Washburn County (1.109%) and Washington County (1.200%), Walworth's rate is notably steeper. Only Waukesha County in the region substantially outpaces Walworth at 1.211% effective rate.

What $275,900 home costs annually

The median Walworth home worth $275,900 incurs $3,964 in annual property taxes at the current rate. If you financed that home with a mortgage, your tax bill reaches $4,004 due to valuation differences.

You might be overassessed

Research shows many Wisconsin homeowners, including those in Walworth, are assessed above fair market value. Consider filing a property tax appeal with your local assessor—it's free and could reduce your annual tax burden.

How Walworth County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Walworth County$3,964
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Walworth County

1.44%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Walworth County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Walworth County, Wisconsin is 1.44%. 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 Walworth County?
The median annual property tax payment in Walworth County is $3,964. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,004, while those without a mortgage pay $3,903.
How does Walworth County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Walworth County's effective tax rate of 1.44% is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Walworth County is $3,964, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Walworth County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Walworth County, Wisconsin is $275,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Walworth County property tax rate higher than the Wisconsin average?
Walworth County's effective property tax rate of 1.44% is higher than the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. This difference of 0.02% 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 Walworth County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Walworth County ranks #35 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.44% and median annual tax of $3,964, 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.