How much are property taxes in Ladysmith, WI?
Homeowners in Ladysmith, WI pay a median of $1,980 (±$249) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,855.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,218.
That is about 1.6% of the median home value of $124,200.
In Ladysmith, the median real estate tax went from $1,684 in 2015–2019 to $1,980 in 2020–2024 (+17.6%).
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
- $1,980 (±$249)
- With a mortgage
- $1,855
- Without a mortgage
- $2,218
- Share of median value
- 1.6%
Real estate taxes in Ladysmith against Rusk County, its state and the nation
| Ladysmith | Rusk County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,980 (±$249) | $1,834 (±$78) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,855 (±$301) | $1,887 (±$99) | $3,908 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,218 (±$313) | $1,761 (±$111) | $3,605 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $124,200 (±$19,718) | $163,400 (±$5,993) | $266,500 (±$1,051) | $332,700 |
In Ladysmith, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Rusk County ($1,834).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Rusk County, Ladysmith ranks 10 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1584 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 Ladysmith
The median tax ($1,980) is 1.6% of the median home value ($124,200).
Across Rusk County the same ratio is 1.1%.
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 Ladysmith have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,684 (±$194) | $1,980 (±$249) | +17.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $80,600 (±$5,272) | $124,200 (±$19,718) | +54.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $826 (±$78) | $1,093 (±$122) | +32.3% | 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 Ladysmith
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladysmith | — | $1,980 (±$249) | — |
| Town of Grant (Rusk County) | 3.6 mi | $1,805 (±$146) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Flambeau (Rusk County) | 4.2 mi | $2,523 (±$218) | Higher |
| Tony | 5.0 mi | $1,406 (±$179) | Lower |
| Town of Thornapple | 5.8 mi | $1,616 (±$247) | Lower |
| Town of Grow | 6.0 mi | $1,676 (±$533) | Not measurably different |
| Conrath | 6.1 mi | $920 (±$238) | Lower |
| Town of Dewey (Rusk County) | 6.5 mi | $1,994 (±$301) | Not measurably different |
| Bruce | 8.8 mi | $1,162 (±$169) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tony, WI ($1,406), Town of Thornapple, WI ($1,616), Conrath, WI ($920).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Flambeau (Rusk County), WI ($2,523).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Rusk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Town of Flambeau (Rusk County) | $2,523 (±$218) |
| 5 | Town of Wilson (Rusk County) | $2,263 (±$387) |
| 6 | Town of Willard | $2,225 (±$545) |
| 7 | Town of Wilkinson | $2,100 (±$1,205) |
| 8 | Town of Rusk (Rusk County) | $2,065 (±$848) |
| 9 | Town of Dewey (Rusk County) | $1,994 (±$301) |
| 10 | Ladysmith | $1,980 (±$249) |
| 11 | Town of Hubbard (Rusk County) | $1,875 (±$365) |
| 12 | Town of Grant (Rusk County) | $1,805 (±$146) |
| 13 (tie) | Weyerhaeuser | $1,750 (±$369) |
| 13 (tie) | Town of Cedar Rapids | $1,750 (±$966) |
| 15 | Town of True | $1,714 (±$349) |
| 16 | Town of Hawkins | $1,682 (±$311) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Rusk 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 Ladysmith
How much are property taxes in Ladysmith?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Ladysmith, WI is $1,980 (±$249) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Ladysmith?
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 Ladysmith, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Ladysmith gone up?
In Ladysmith, the median real estate tax went from $1,684 in 2015–2019 to $1,980 in 2020–2024 (+17.6%).
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 Ladysmith higher than in Rusk County?
In Ladysmith, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Rusk County ($1,834).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ladysmith city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ladysmith city, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ladysmith city, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ladysmith city, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ladysmith city, 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 Ladysmith city, Wisconsin (place:40850, 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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