In Platte County, Wyoming the effective property tax rate is 0.59%. The median homeowner pays $1,464 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $248,900. That rate is the 6th highest of the 23 Wyoming counties with published data, and the 2352nd highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Platte County
The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Wyoming statewide average is 0.58%, so Platte County is above 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 | $1,180 | $98 |
| $248,900 (county median) | $1,460 | $122 |
| $300,000 | $1,770 | $148 |
| $400,000 | $2,360 | $197 |
| $500,000 | $2,950 | $246 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $248,900 (15th highest in Wyoming, 780th highest nationally) and the median household income is $66,299. Homes cost about 3.8 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $745 a month. 72.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,588 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Wyoming statewide median home value is $369,044.
Counties near Platte County in the Wyoming property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Natrona County | 0.62% | $260,400 |
| Sweetwater County | 0.60% | $242,900 |
| Goshen County | 0.59% | $234,600 |
| Platte County | 0.59% | $248,900 |
| Big Horn County | 0.58% | $198,200 |
| Converse County | 0.58% | $269,700 |
| Laramie County | 0.58% | $324,900 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Platte County, Wyoming?
The effective property tax rate is 0.59% of home value per year, the 6th highest of 23 counties in Wyoming (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Platte County?
At the county's effective rate of 0.59%, about $1,770 a year (roughly $148 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Platte County?
The median home value is $248,900 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Platte County?
The median household income is $66,299 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).