How much are property taxes in Johnson Creek, WI?
Homeowners in Johnson Creek, WI pay a median of $5,468 (±$381) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $5,699.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $4,589.
That is about 1.7% of the median home value of $314,200.
In Johnson Creek, the median real estate tax went from $3,992 in 2015–2019 to $5,468 in 2020–2024 (+37.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $5,468 (±$381)
- With a mortgage
- $5,699
- Without a mortgage
- $4,589
- Share of median value
- 1.7%
Real estate taxes in Johnson Creek against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Johnson Creek | Jefferson County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $5,468 (±$381) | $4,005 (±$96) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $5,699 (±$382) | $4,081 (±$111) | $3,908 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $4,589 (±$1,213) | $3,894 (±$127) | $3,605 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $314,200 (±$18,640) | $274,100 (±$7,416) | $266,500 (±$1,051) | $332,700 |
In Johnson Creek, the median real estate tax is higher than in Jefferson County ($4,005).
It is also higher than in Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is higher than the national figure ($3,119).
In Jefferson County, Johnson Creek ranks 2 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 75 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 Johnson Creek
The median tax ($5,468) is 1.7% of the median home value ($314,200).
Across Jefferson County the same ratio is 1.5%.
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 Johnson Creek have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,992 (±$272) | $5,468 (±$381) | +37.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $202,200 (±$9,037) | $314,200 (±$18,640) | +55.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,645 (±$65) | $1,792 (±$119) | +8.9% | Down 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 Johnson Creek
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Creek | — | $5,468 (±$381) | — |
| Town of Farmington (Jefferson County) | 3.1 mi | $3,629 (±$292) | Lower |
| Town of Aztalan | 3.8 mi | $4,059 (±$290) | Lower |
| Town of Milford | 5.2 mi | $3,975 (±$468) | Lower |
| Town of Watertown | 5.2 mi | $3,580 (±$305) | Lower |
| Jefferson | 5.5 mi | $4,177 (±$336) | Lower |
| Lake Mills | 6.8 mi | $4,892 (±$366) | Lower |
| Town of Jefferson (Jefferson County) | 7.4 mi | $5,014 (±$619) | Not measurably different |
| Watertown | 7.9 mi | $3,706 (±$185) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Farmington (Jefferson County), WI ($3,629), Town of Aztalan, WI ($4,059), Town of Milford, WI ($3,975).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Lake Mills | $5,610 (±$466) |
| 2 | Johnson Creek | $5,468 (±$381) |
| 3 | Town of Jefferson (Jefferson County) | $5,014 (±$619) |
| 4 | Lake Mills | $4,892 (±$366) |
| 5 | Town of Waterloo (Jefferson County) | $4,778 (±$523) |
| 6 | Town of Koshkonong | $4,627 (±$237) |
| 7 | Town of Oakland (Jefferson County) | $4,549 (±$686) |
| 8 | Town of Cold Spring | $4,292 (±$283) |
Showing 8 of 24 places in Jefferson 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 Johnson Creek
How much are property taxes in Johnson Creek?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Johnson Creek, WI is $5,468 (±$381) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Johnson Creek?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.7% of the median home value in Johnson Creek, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Johnson Creek gone up?
In Johnson Creek, the median real estate tax went from $3,992 in 2015–2019 to $5,468 in 2020–2024 (+37.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Johnson Creek higher than in Jefferson County?
In Johnson Creek, the median real estate tax is higher than in Jefferson County ($4,005).
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 — Johnson Creek village, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnson Creek village, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnson Creek village, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnson Creek village, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Johnson Creek 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 Johnson Creek village, Wisconsin (place:38350, 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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