How much are property taxes in Wisconsin Dells, WI?
Homeowners in Wisconsin Dells, WI pay a median of $3,570 (±$462) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,522.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,639.
That is about 1.7% of the median home value of $207,100.
In Wisconsin Dells, the median real estate tax went from $3,564 in 2015–2019 to $3,570 in 2020–2024 (+0.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,570 (±$462)
- With a mortgage
- $3,522
- Without a mortgage
- $3,639
- Share of median value
- 1.7%
Real estate taxes in Wisconsin Dells against Columbia County, its state and the nation
| Wisconsin Dells | Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,570 (±$462) | $3,855 (±$82) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,522 (±$377) | $3,909 (±$102) | $3,908 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,639 (±$954) | $3,723 (±$188) | $3,605 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $207,100 (±$23,160) | $283,200 (±$7,359) | $266,500 (±$1,051) | $332,700 |
In Wisconsin Dells, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Columbia County ($3,855).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Columbia County, Wisconsin Dells ranks 18 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 552 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 Wisconsin Dells
The median tax ($3,570) is 1.7% of the median home value ($207,100).
Across Columbia County the same ratio is 1.4%.
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 Wisconsin Dells have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,564 (±$380) | $3,570 (±$462) | +0.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $161,400 (±$8,487) | $207,100 (±$23,160) | +28.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,283 (±$123) | $1,455 (±$320) | +13.4% | 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 Wisconsin Dells
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Dells | — | $3,570 (±$462) | — |
| Lake Delton | 3.2 mi | $1,583 (±$548) | Lower |
| Town of Dell Prairie | 3.8 mi | $3,146 (±$324) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Newport | 4.1 mi | $2,714 (±$238) | Lower |
| Town of Delton | 5.2 mi | $3,186 (±$312) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Lyndon (Juneau County) | 5.3 mi | $2,665 (±$232) | Lower |
| Town of Dellona | 5.9 mi | $3,922 (±$502) | Not measurably different |
| Town of New Haven (Adams County) | 7.2 mi | $2,257 (±$277) | Lower |
| Lyndon Station | 7.6 mi | $1,573 (±$289) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Delton, WI ($1,583), Town of Newport, WI ($2,714), Town of Lyndon (Juneau County), WI ($2,665).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Town of Dekorra | $4,082 (±$370) |
| 13 | Town of Springvale (Columbia County) | $4,000 (±$561) |
| 14 | Town of Fountain Prairie | $3,924 (±$241) |
| 15 | Town of Lowville | $3,810 (±$248) |
| 16 | Columbus | $3,774 (±$208) |
| 17 | Town of Leeds | $3,592 (±$145) |
| 18 | Wisconsin Dells | $3,570 (±$462) |
| 19 | Town of Randolph | $3,557 (±$781) |
| 20 | Town of Wyocena | $3,554 (±$503) |
| 21 | Town of Scott (Columbia County) | $3,527 (±$640) |
| 22 | Fall River | $3,448 (±$244) |
| 23 | Rio | $3,411 (±$224) |
| 24 | Portage | $3,331 (±$240) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Columbia 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 Wisconsin Dells
How much are property taxes in Wisconsin Dells?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Wisconsin Dells, WI is $3,570 (±$462) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Wisconsin Dells?
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 Wisconsin Dells, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Wisconsin Dells gone up?
In Wisconsin Dells, the median real estate tax went from $3,564 in 2015–2019 to $3,570 in 2020–2024 (+0.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Wisconsin Dells higher than in Columbia County?
In Wisconsin Dells, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Columbia County ($3,855).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin ($3,792).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wisconsin Dells city, Wisconsin
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wisconsin Dells city, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wisconsin Dells city, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wisconsin Dells city, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wisconsin Dells 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 Wisconsin Dells city, Wisconsin (place:88150, 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.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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