Johnson County Property Taxes

Johnson County, Wyoming

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

1.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$136/mo escrow

#8 of 23 counties in Wyoming

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.55%

vs. Wyoming Avg1.9% below
vs. National Avg39.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$296,000

State avg $315,548

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,641

$137/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,621

$135/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#8

of 23 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Johnson County, Wyoming

Johnson taxes lower than national norm

Johnson County's effective tax rate of 0.552% produces a median tax of just $1,634—far below the national median of $2,690. This places the county in the bottom 30% nationally, offering property owners a significant tax advantage.

Second-lowest rate in Wyoming

Johnson County's 0.552% effective rate ranks as the second-lowest in Wyoming, just under state average of 0.556%. Only Niobrara County (0.376%) has a lower rate, making Johnson one of the state's most tax-friendly counties.

Best rates among northern counties

Johnson County edges out Hot Springs County (0.561%) and significantly undercuts Natrona County (0.618%) in effective tax rates. Among northern Wyoming properties, it offers one of the lightest tax loads in the region.

Median home taxes $1,634 annually

Johnson County homeowners with a median-valued property of $296,000 pay roughly $1,634 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that rises slightly to $1,641; without one, it's $1,621.

Appeal if your assessment seems high

Even in low-tax counties, overassessment happens—and it directly inflates your bill. If your property's assessed value doesn't reflect recent comparable sales, filing an appeal can reduce your annual tax obligation.

How Johnson County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Johnson County$1,634
Wyoming State Average$1,666
National Average$1,924

Johnson County

0.55%

Effective rate

Wyoming Avg

0.53%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Johnson County, Wyoming?
The effective property tax rate in Johnson County, Wyoming is 0.55%. 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 Johnson County?
The median annual property tax payment in Johnson County is $1,634. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,641, while those without a mortgage pay $1,621.
How does Johnson County compare to the Wyoming average?
Johnson County's effective tax rate of 0.55% is higher than the Wyoming state average of 0.53%. The median annual property tax in Johnson County is $1,634, compared to the state average of $1,666.
What is the median home value in Johnson County, Wyoming?
The median home value in Johnson County, Wyoming is $296,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Johnson County property tax rate higher than the Wyoming average?
Johnson County's effective property tax rate of 0.55% is higher than the Wyoming average of 0.53%. 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 Johnson County rank for property taxes in Wyoming?
Johnson County ranks #8 out of 23 counties in Wyoming by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.55% and median annual tax of $1,634, 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.