Adams County, WI Property Taxes (2026)

Adams County owners pay a median of $2,397 a year on a median home value of $184,500, an effective rate of 1.30%. That's the 54th-highest rate of 72 Wisconsin counties with Census data, below the Wisconsin county median of 1.45%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.30%

54th highest of 72 in WI

Median annual bill

$2,397

~$200/month

Median home value

$184,500

Wisconsin county median

1.45%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Adams County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Adams County's 1.30% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,399
Savings at 10–15% off
$240–$360
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Adams County vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S. property tax rates

Adams County1.30%
Wisconsin county median1.45%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Adams County's effective property tax rate is 1.30%, vs. 1.45% for the median Wisconsin county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 54th of 72 in Wisconsin. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to objection your property taxes in Adams County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Adams Municipal Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your objection before the deadline

    The Adams County deadline is Board of Review meeting. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the Municipal Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $2,397 bill, 10–15% off is $240–$360 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Wisconsin

Wisconsin homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Adams Municipal Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Adams County, Wisconsin?
The median effective property tax rate in Adams County is 1.30%: a median annual bill of $2,397 on a median home value of $184,500. That's the 54th-highest rate of 72 Wisconsin counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Adams County?
The median Adams County property tax bill is $2,397 a year, about $200 a month, compared with a Wisconsin county median of $2,876.
What is the deadline to objection property taxes in Adams County?
The deadline to objection in Adams County is Board of Review meeting. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Adams County a high property tax area?
Adams County's 1.30% effective rate is below the Wisconsin county median of 1.45% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 54th-highest rate of 72 Wisconsin counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Adams County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you objection your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Juneau County

Rate: 1.52%

Median bill: $2,517

Marquette County

Rate: 1.35%

Median bill: $2,709

Waushara County

Rate: 1.32%

Median bill: $2,458

Wood County

Rate: 1.56%

Median bill: $2,629

Portage County

Rate: 1.47%

Median bill: $3,396

Sauk County

Rate: 1.50%

Median bill: $3,646

Columbia County

Rate: 1.48%

Median bill: $3,826

Green Lake County

Rate: 1.31%

Median bill: $2,709

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