Waupaca County Property Taxes
Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
6.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$240/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.49%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$192,800
State avg ▼ $217,832
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,903
$242/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,832
$236/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#49
of 72 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Waupaca's taxes among highest in nation
Waupaca County carries Wisconsin's second-highest effective tax rate at 1.492%, placing it well above the national median and in the top tier of U.S. counties. Residents pay $2,876 in median annual property taxes despite having the state's lowest median home values.
Second-highest rate in Wisconsin
Waupaca's 1.492% effective rate ranks second-highest among Wisconsin's 72 counties, exceeded only by Winnebago County at 1.713%. This steep rate reflects the county's reliance on property taxes relative to home values and incomes.
Steeper taxes on modest homes
Waupaca's 1.492% rate far exceeds regional peers like Washburn (1.109%), Washington (1.200%), and Walworth (1.437%), making it the region's tax-heaviest county. Only Winnebago at 1.713% surpasses Waupaca's burden.
What $192,800 home costs annually
Despite having the region's lowest median home value at $192,800, Waupaca homeowners pay $2,876 annually—higher than Washburn and Waushara despite lower home prices. This inverted relationship reflects the county's elevated tax rate.
High rates make appeals even more valuable
In counties with above-average tax rates, even modest assessment reductions yield meaningful savings. Waupaca homeowners should prioritize property tax appeals—a successful challenge could save hundreds annually on modest-value homes.
How Waupaca County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Waupaca County
1.49%
Effective rate
Wisconsin Avg
1.41%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.