How much are property taxes in Oconto Falls, WI?
Homeowners in Oconto Falls, WI pay a median of $2,721 (±$138) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,747.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,680.
That is about 1.7% of the median home value of $162,800.
In Oconto Falls, the median real estate tax went from $2,257 in 2015–2019 to $2,721 in 2020–2024 (+20.6%).
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
- $2,721 (±$138)
- With a mortgage
- $2,747
- Without a mortgage
- $2,680
- Share of median value
- 1.7%
Real estate taxes in Oconto Falls against Oconto County, its state and the nation
| Oconto Falls | Oconto County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,721 (±$138) | $2,727 (±$68) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,747 (±$171) | $2,844 (±$88) | $3,908 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,680 (±$260) | $2,558 (±$91) | $3,605 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $162,800 (±$8,322) | $231,400 (±$7,144) | $266,500 (±$1,051) | $332,700 |
In Oconto Falls, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Oconto County ($2,727).
It is also lower than in Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Oconto County, Oconto Falls ranks 7 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1112 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 Oconto Falls
The median tax ($2,721) is 1.7% of the median home value ($162,800).
Across Oconto County the same ratio is 1.2%.
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 Oconto Falls have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,257 (±$287) | $2,721 (±$138) | +20.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $109,900 (±$11,157) | $162,800 (±$8,322) | +48.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $959 (±$76) | $1,209 (±$97) | +26.1% | 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 Oconto Falls
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto Falls | — | $2,721 (±$138) | — |
| Town of Oconto Falls | 3.6 mi | $3,125 (±$571) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stiles | 4.0 mi | $2,567 (±$207) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Morgan | 4.7 mi | $3,237 (±$594) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Abrams | 5.5 mi | $3,462 (±$387) | Higher |
| Lena | 7.5 mi | $1,880 (±$260) | Lower |
| Town of Spruce | 7.8 mi | $2,672 (±$278) | Not measurably different |
| Gillett | 8.5 mi | $2,302 (±$241) | Lower |
| Town of Gillett | 8.7 mi | $2,222 (±$365) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lena, WI ($1,880), Gillett, WI ($2,302), Town of Gillett, WI ($2,222).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Abrams, WI ($3,462).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Oconto County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Little Suamico | $3,671 (±$204) |
| 2 | Town of Abrams | $3,462 (±$387) |
| 3 | Town of Morgan | $3,237 (±$594) |
| 4 | Town of Chase | $3,204 (±$232) |
| 5 | Town of Oconto Falls | $3,125 (±$571) |
| 6 | Town of Pensaukee | $2,892 (±$328) |
| 7 | Oconto Falls | $2,721 (±$138) |
| 8 | Town of Oconto | $2,711 (±$268) |
| 9 | Town of Doty | $2,703 (±$743) |
| 10 | Town of Spruce | $2,672 (±$278) |
| 11 | Town of Brazeau | $2,580 (±$307) |
| 12 | Town of Stiles | $2,567 (±$207) |
| 13 | Town of Lakewood | $2,474 (±$187) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Oconto 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 Oconto Falls
How much are property taxes in Oconto Falls?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Oconto Falls, WI is $2,721 (±$138) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Oconto Falls?
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 Oconto Falls, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Oconto Falls gone up?
In Oconto Falls, the median real estate tax went from $2,257 in 2015–2019 to $2,721 in 2020–2024 (+20.6%).
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 Oconto Falls higher than in Oconto County?
In Oconto Falls, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Oconto County ($2,727).
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 — Oconto Falls city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oconto Falls city, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Oconto Falls city, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Oconto Falls city, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Oconto Falls 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 Oconto Falls city, Wisconsin (place:59400, 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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