Polk County Property Tax Rate

Wisconsin

1.13%effective rate

Polk County, Wisconsin has an effective property tax rate of 1.13%, which is 23% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $271,900, homeowners pay approximately $3,075 per year in property taxes. Polk County ranks #60 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$3,075

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$271,900

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.98%

Median income: $77,219

State Rank📍

#60

of 72 counties in WI

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$3,109

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$3,008

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Polk County pay on average $101 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Polk County Compares

Polk County
1.13%
Wisconsin Average
1.42%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Wisconsin

Menominee
3.56%
Milwaukee
1.93%
Dane
1.63%
Racine
1.63%
Winnebago
1.63%
Green
1.60%
Rock
1.60%
Kenosha
1.57%

Wisconsin Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Polk County homeowners

Lottery/Gaming Credit

Approximately $170 credit (varies annually)

Primary residence owners

Homestead Credit

Up to $1,168 credit

Homeowners with household income under $24,680

Disabled Veteran

100% exemption from property taxes

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability or individual unemployability rating

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Polk County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,390

$282/month · Rate: 1.13%

Quick Facts

Population45,555
Owner-Occupied64.5%
National Rank#855 of 3,135
Median Income$77,219

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.