Sweetwater County Property Taxes
Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
11.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$122/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.60%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$242,900
State avg ▼ $315,548
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,677
$140/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,190
$99/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#19
of 23 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Sweetwater's rate exceeds national norm
At 0.605%, Sweetwater's effective tax rate runs 15% higher than the national median of 0.715%, placing it in the top 40% of taxed U.S. counties. However, the median tax bill of $1,469 remains 45% below the national median of $2,690 due to lower home values.
Sweetwater ranks in top tier statewide
Sweetwater's 0.605% rate is the third-highest in Wyoming, exceeding the state average of 0.556% by 9%. The county collects more per capita in taxes than most other Wyoming counties despite lower median home values of $242,900.
Higher taxes than surrounding counties
Sweetwater's 0.605% rate noticeably exceeds neighbors Sublette County (0.410%) and Uinta County (0.544%), making it one of the region's higher-tax jurisdictions. Only Washakie County (0.700%) and Weston County (0.682%) tax properties at higher rates in the broader region.
What your home costs annually
On a median home valued at $242,900, Sweetwater County homeowners pay approximately $1,469 in annual property taxes. Owners with mortgages pay $1,677, while those without mortgages pay $1,190.
You may be overassessed
With Sweetwater's above-average tax rate, assessment errors can be particularly costly. Consider requesting a review of your home's assessed value with Sweetwater County's assessor—successful appeals could provide meaningful tax relief.
How Sweetwater County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Sweetwater County
0.60%
Effective rate
Wyoming Avg
0.53%
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.