Waushara County Property Taxes

Waushara County, Wisconsin

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

20.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$205/mo escrow

#22 of 72 counties in Wisconsin

Estimate Your Tax

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$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.32%

vs. Wisconsin Avg20.2% below
vs. National Avg8.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$186,000

State avg $217,832

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,483

$207/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,427

$202/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#22

of 72 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Waushara County, Wisconsin

Waushara taxes moderate by national standards

Waushara County's 1.321% effective tax rate exceeds the national median, placing it slightly above the U.S. average. Median property taxes of $2,458 are 9% higher than the national median of $2,690, reflecting modest home values in a moderately taxed county.

Below Wisconsin's state average

Waushara's 1.321% rate sits below Wisconsin's state average of 1.436%, positioning it in the lower half of state counties. The median tax of $2,458 is well below the state average of $3,081 due to lower home values.

Mid-range taxes in the region

Waushara's 1.321% rate falls between Washburn's bargain 1.109% and Waupaca's steep 1.492%, making it a regional middle ground. Compared to more affluent neighbors like Waukesha, Waushara offers tax relief despite higher rates than Washburn.

What $186,000 home costs annually

The median Waushara home worth $186,000 carries $2,458 in annual property taxes—among the state's lowest in absolute terms. With a mortgage, taxes rise slightly to $2,483; without one, they drop to $2,427.

Lower-value properties benefit from appeals too

Even modest-value homes like Waushara's median $186,000 property can be overassessed, and appeals remain free and accessible. A successful appeal reducing your assessment by just 5% saves over $60 annually on a Waushara home.

How Waushara County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Waushara County$2,458
Wisconsin State Average$3,081
National Average$1,924

Waushara County

1.32%

Effective rate

Wisconsin Avg

1.41%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Waushara County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate in Waushara County, Wisconsin is 1.32%. 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 Waushara County?
The median annual property tax payment in Waushara County is $2,458. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,483, while those without a mortgage pay $2,427.
How does Waushara County compare to the Wisconsin average?
Waushara County's effective tax rate of 1.32% is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax in Waushara County is $2,458, compared to the state average of $3,081.
What is the median home value in Waushara County, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Waushara County, Wisconsin is $186,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Waushara County a low property tax area in Wisconsin?
Yes — Waushara County's effective property tax rate of 1.32% is below the Wisconsin average of 1.41%. The median annual property tax of $2,458 is also lower the state average of $3,081, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Waushara County rank for property taxes in Wisconsin?
Waushara County ranks #22 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.32% and median annual tax of $2,458, 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.