Winnebago County Property Taxes
Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
16% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$298/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.71%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$208,600
State avg ▼ $217,832
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,522
$294/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,660
$305/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#69
of 72 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Winnebago has nation's highest tax rates
Winnebago County's 1.713% effective tax rate is among the highest in the nation, nearly 56% above the national median. Residents pay $3,573 in median annual property taxes despite having modest home values around $208,600.
Wisconsin's most heavily taxed county
Winnebago County carries the highest effective tax rate of any Wisconsin county at 1.713%, far exceeding the state average of 1.436%. This steep burden reflects significant municipal service costs and property tax reliance relative to local incomes.
Regional tax burden leader
Winnebago's 1.713% rate substantially exceeds all regional peers, from Washburn (1.109%) to Waupaca (1.492%), making it Wisconsin's most property-tax-dependent county. This rate reflects the Oshkosh-Appleton metro area's infrastructure and service needs.
What $208,600 home costs annually
The median Winnebago home valued at $208,600 incurs $3,573 in annual property taxes—the third-highest among profiled counties despite having lower home values. Mortgaged properties face $3,522, while unmortgaged ones pay $3,660.
Maximum savings potential here
In Wisconsin's highest-tax county, property tax appeals offer outsized savings opportunities. Winnebago homeowners should aggressively challenge assessments—even a modest 1% reduction delivers $20+ in annual savings on a typical home.
How Winnebago County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Winnebago County
1.71%
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.