Rusk County, WI Property Taxes (2026)

Rusk County owners pay a median of $1,834 a year on a median home value of $152,000, an effective rate of 1.21%. That's the 60th-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

1.21%

60th highest of 72 in WI

Median annual bill

$1,834

~$153/month

Median home value

$152,000

Wisconsin county median

1.45%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Rusk County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Rusk County's 1.21% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,839
Savings at 10–15% off
$184–$276
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Rusk County vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S. property tax rates

Rusk County1.21%
Wisconsin county median1.45%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Rusk County's effective property tax rate is 1.21%, vs. 1.45% for the median Wisconsin county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 60th 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 Rusk County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your objection before the deadline

    The Rusk 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 $1,834 bill, 10–15% off is $183–$275 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Wisconsin

Wisconsin homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Rusk 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 Rusk County, Wisconsin?
The median effective property tax rate in Rusk County is 1.21%: a median annual bill of $1,834 on a median home value of $152,000. That's the 60th-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 Rusk County?
The median Rusk County property tax bill is $1,834 a year, about $153 a month, compared with a Wisconsin county median of $2,876.
What is the deadline to objection property taxes in Rusk County?
The deadline to objection in Rusk County is Board of Review meeting. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Rusk County a high property tax area?
Rusk County's 1.21% effective rate is below the Wisconsin county median of 1.45% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 60th-highest rate of 72 Wisconsin counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Rusk County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you objection your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Sawyer County

Rate: 0.85%

Median bill: $1,899

Chippewa County

Rate: 1.16%

Median bill: $2,754

Barron County

Rate: 1.42%

Median bill: $2,823

Taylor County

Rate: 1.42%

Median bill: $2,647

Price County

Rate: 1.45%

Median bill: $2,110

Washburn County

Rate: 1.11%

Median bill: $2,305

Dunn County

Rate: 1.47%

Median bill: $3,325

Eau Claire County

Rate: 1.43%

Median bill: $3,461

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