St. Croix County, WI Property Taxes (2026)

St. Croix County owners pay a median of $4,297 a year on a median home value of $349,700, an effective rate of 1.23%. That's the 58th-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

1.23%

58th highest of 72 in WI

Median annual bill

$4,297

~$358/month

Median home value

$349,700

Wisconsin county median

1.45%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in St. Croix County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply St. Croix County's 1.23% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$4,301
Savings at 10–15% off
$430–$645
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St. Croix County vs. Wisconsin vs. U.S. property tax rates

St. Croix County1.23%
Wisconsin county median1.45%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: St. Croix County's effective property tax rate is 1.23%, vs. 1.45% for the median Wisconsin county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 58th 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 St. Croix County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your objection before the deadline

    The St. Croix 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 $4,297 bill, 10–15% off is $430–$645 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Wisconsin

Wisconsin homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the St. Croix 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 St. Croix County, Wisconsin?
The median effective property tax rate in St. Croix County is 1.23%: a median annual bill of $4,297 on a median home value of $349,700. That's the 58th-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 St. Croix County?
The median St. Croix County property tax bill is $4,297 a year, about $358 a month, compared with a Wisconsin county median of $2,876.
What is the deadline to objection property taxes in St. Croix County?
The deadline to objection in St. Croix County is Board of Review meeting. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is St. Croix County a high property tax area?
St. Croix County's 1.23% effective rate is below the Wisconsin county median of 1.45% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 58th-highest rate of 72 Wisconsin counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my St. Croix County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you objection your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Pierce County

Rate: 1.48%

Median bill: $4,552

Dunn County

Rate: 1.47%

Median bill: $3,325

Polk County

Rate: 1.22%

Median bill: $2,947

Barron County

Rate: 1.42%

Median bill: $2,823

Pepin County

Rate: 1.47%

Median bill: $2,875

Buffalo County

Rate: 1.42%

Median bill: $2,811

Chippewa County

Rate: 1.16%

Median bill: $2,754

Burnett County

Rate: 0.95%

Median bill: $2,052

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