Washburn County Property Taxes

Washburn County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

25.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$192/mo escrow

#7 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.11%

vs. Wisconsin Avg25.2% below
vs. National Avg14.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$207,900

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,230

$186/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,413

$201/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#7

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Washburn County, Wisconsin

Washburn's taxes rank among nation's lowest

At 1.109%, Washburn County has an effective tax rate well below the national median, placing it in the bottom quartile of U.S. counties. Residents pay just $2,305 in median annual property taxes—14% less than the national median of $2,690.

Wisconsin's most tax-friendly county

Washburn County ranks among the lowest in Wisconsin with a 1.109% effective rate, significantly below the state average of 1.436%. Its median property tax of $2,305 is the lowest among all profiled Wisconsin counties.

A regional tax bargain

Washburn's rate undercuts nearly every regional peer, from Walworth (1.437%) to Winnebago (1.713%). Only Washington County's 1.200% comes close to challenging Washburn's advantage.

What $207,900 home costs annually

The median Washburn home valued at $207,900 carries a tax bill of just $2,305 per year. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly less ($2,230), while those without see $2,413 in annual taxes.

Even in affordable Washburn, appeal errors exist

Even counties with lower rates can have assessment errors affecting individual properties. If you believe your assessment is too high, Washburn's assessor office handles free appeals that could yield savings.

How Washburn County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Washburn County$2,305
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Washburn County

1.11%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Washburn County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Washburn County, Wisconsin is 1.11%. 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 Washburn County?
The median annual property tax payment in Washburn County is $2,305. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,230, while those without a mortgage pay $2,413.
How does Washburn County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Washburn County's effective tax rate of 1.11% is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Washburn County is $2,305, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Washburn County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Washburn County, Wisconsin is $207,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Washburn County a low property tax area in Wisconsin?
Yes — Washburn County's effective property tax rate of 1.11% is below the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax of $2,305 is also lower the state average of $3,081, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Washburn County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Washburn County ranks #7 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.11% and median annual tax of $2,305, it falls in the lower 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.