How much are property taxes in Black Earth, WI?
Homeowners in Black Earth, WI pay a median of $4,652 (±$642) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $4,691.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,606.
That is about 1.6% of the median home value of $290,800.
In Black Earth, the median real estate tax went from $3,470 in 2015–2019 to $4,652 in 2020–2024 (+34.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $4,652 (±$642)
- With a mortgage
- $4,691
- Without a mortgage
- $4,606
- Share of median value
- 1.6%
Real estate taxes in Black Earth against Dane County, its state and the nation
| Black Earth | Dane County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $4,652 (±$642) | $6,420 (±$55) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $4,691 (±$577) | $6,441 (±$72) | $3,908 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,606 (±$1,386) | $6,374 (±$99) | $3,605 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $290,800 (±$38,355) | $394,800 (±$3,871) | $266,500 (±$1,051) | $332,700 |
In Black Earth, the median real estate tax is lower than in Dane County ($6,420).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Dane County, Black Earth ranks 50 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 152 of 1,844.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Black Earth
The median tax ($4,652) is 1.6% of the median home value ($290,800).
Across Dane County the same ratio is 1.6%.
Across Wisconsin it is 1.4%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Black Earth have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,470 (±$182) | $4,652 (±$642) | +34.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $197,400 (±$11,893) | $290,800 (±$38,355) | +47.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,525 (±$66) | $1,921 (±$66) | +26.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Black Earth
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Earth | — | $4,652 (±$642) | — |
| Town of Black Earth | 3.0 mi | $6,806 (±$1,009) | Higher |
| Mazomanie | 3.6 mi | $4,845 (±$530) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Vermont | 4.1 mi | $6,909 (±$592) | Higher |
| Town of Mazomanie | 4.7 mi | $4,563 (±$644) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Berry | 4.7 mi | $6,447 (±$228) | Higher |
| Cross Plains | 5.2 mi | $5,996 (±$314) | Higher |
| Town of Cross Plains | 5.7 mi | $7,242 (±$645) | Higher |
| Arena | 8.3 mi | $3,524 (±$300) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arena, WI ($3,524).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Black Earth, WI ($6,806), Town of Vermont, WI ($6,909), Town of Berry, WI ($6,447).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Dane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 44 | Town of Montrose | $4,915 (±$516) |
| 45 | Cambridge | $4,911 (±$499) |
| 46 | Town of Rutland | $4,881 (±$210) |
| 47 | Mazomanie | $4,845 (±$530) |
| 48 | Brooklyn | $4,736 (±$310) |
| 49 | Town of Albion (Dane County) | $4,680 (±$437) |
| 50 | Black Earth | $4,652 (±$642) |
| 51 | Town of Burke | $4,624 (±$843) |
| 52 | Town of Mazomanie | $4,563 (±$644) |
| 53 | Town of York (Dane County) | $4,438 (±$543) |
| 54 | Marshall | $4,374 (±$439) |
| 55 | Town of Dunkirk | $4,236 (±$267) |
| 56 | Deerfield | $4,194 (±$350) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Dane County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Black Earth
How much are property taxes in Black Earth?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Black Earth, WI is $4,652 (±$642) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Black Earth?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.6% of the median home value in Black Earth, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Black Earth gone up?
In Black Earth, the median real estate tax went from $3,470 in 2015–2019 to $4,652 in 2020–2024 (+34.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Black Earth higher than in Dane County?
In Black Earth, the median real estate tax is lower than in Dane County ($6,420).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Earth village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Earth village, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Earth village, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Earth village, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Black Earth village, Wisconsin
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Black Earth village, Wisconsin (place:07800, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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