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Columbia County, WI Property Tax Calculator
Columbia County homeowners pay a median $3,855 a year in property tax, 1.36% of a median $283,200 home: below Wisconsin's 1.42% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Columbia County by home value, at 1.36%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $140,000 | $1,905 | $159 |
| $210,000 | $2,858 | $238 |
| $280,000 | $3,811 | $318 |
| $420,000 | $5,716 | $476 |
| $570,000 | $7,758 | $646 |
Columbia County against Wisconsin and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County | 1.36% | $3,855 | $283,200 | $85,351 |
| Wisconsin | 1.42% | $3,792 | $266,500 | $77,485 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Columbia County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Columbia County?
The effective rate is 1.36%: a median $3,855 a year on a median $283,200 home. That's the 21st highest of the 29 Wisconsin counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Columbia County?
About $5,444 a year, $454 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Columbia County compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
Its rate is below the state's 1.42%. Across Wisconsin, covered counties range from 1.08% to 1.93%.
How do I lower my Columbia County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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