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Jefferson County, WI Property Tax Calculator
Jefferson County homeowners pay a median $4,005 a year in property tax, 1.46% of a median $274,100 home: above Wisconsin's 1.42% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Jefferson County by home value, at 1.46%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $140,000 | $2,045 | $170 |
| $210,000 | $3,068 | $256 |
| $270,000 | $3,945 | $329 |
| $410,000 | $5,990 | $499 |
| $550,000 | $8,036 | $670 |
Jefferson County against Wisconsin and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 1.46% | $4,005 | $274,100 | $83,750 |
| 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
The effective rate is 1.46%: a median $4,005 a year on a median $274,100 home. That's the 12th highest of the 29 Wisconsin counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Jefferson County?
About $5,844 a year, $487 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Jefferson County compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
Its rate is above the state's 1.42%. Across Wisconsin, covered counties range from 1.08% to 1.93%.
How do I lower my Jefferson 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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