In Chippewa County, Wisconsin the effective property tax rate is 1.16%. The median homeowner pays $2,754 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $237,700. That rate is the 64th highest of the 72 Wisconsin counties with published data, and the 851st highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Chippewa County
The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Wisconsin statewide average is 1.51%, so Chippewa County is below it. Applying this county's rate to other home prices gives a rough idea of the yearly bill; actual bills depend on the school district, exemptions and the assessed value.
| Home value | Estimated tax per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,320 | $193 |
| $237,700 (county median) | $2,750 | $230 |
| $300,000 | $3,480 | $290 |
| $400,000 | $4,640 | $387 |
| $500,000 | $5,800 | $483 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $237,700 (22nd highest in Wisconsin, 858th highest nationally) and the median household income is $74,009. Homes cost about 3.2 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $963 a month. 74.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,029 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Wisconsin statewide median home value is $337,196.
Counties near Chippewa County in the Wisconsin property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Waukesha County | 1.21% | $373,600 |
| Washington County | 1.20% | $316,200 |
| Forest County | 1.17% | $170,000 |
| Chippewa County | 1.16% | $237,700 |
| Iron County | 1.14% | $155,200 |
| Washburn County | 1.11% | $207,900 |
| Door County | 1.10% | $305,800 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Chippewa County, Wisconsin?
The effective property tax rate is 1.16% of home value per year, the 64th highest of 72 counties in Wisconsin (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Chippewa County?
At the county's effective rate of 1.16%, about $3,480 a year (roughly $290 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Chippewa County?
The median home value is $237,700 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Chippewa County?
The median household income is $74,009 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).