Property tax in Oneida County, Wisconsin
The median property tax bill in Oneida County, Wisconsin is $2,123 a year, which is about 0.89% of the county's median home value of $238,400. That effective rate is lower than the typical Wisconsin county (1.36%) and higher than the national median (0.81%). These are American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024); your own bill depends on your home's assessed value and any exemptions.
Estimate the property tax on a home in Oneida County
Enter a home's market value for a ballpark at Oneida County's average effective rate of 0.89% (Census). The real bill depends on the home's assessed value, the millage where it sits and any exemptions.
Estimated property tax: $2,122 / year
Property tax in Oneida County at a glance
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median annual property tax | $2,123 |
| Median home value | $238,400 |
| Effective tax rate | 0.89% |
| Typical Wisconsin county rate | 1.36% |
| National median county rate | 0.81% |
Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
How does Oneida County compare in Wisconsin?
Among Wisconsin's 72 counties, Oneida County has the 70th highest effective property-tax rate: 69 rank higher and 2 rank lower. That places it among the least taxed counties in the state. Nationally, it ranks 1386th of 3135 US counties by effective rate. See every Wisconsin county ranked.
How much do homeowners in Oneida County actually pay?
The median is only the middle bill. Across Oneida County's 14,397 owner-occupied homes, 27.8% pay $3,000 or more a year in property tax, 52% pay at least $2,000, and 7.7% pay under $800. Another 1.9% report paying no property tax at all, which usually means an exemption covers the whole bill.
| Annual bill | Homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $800 | 1,112 | 7.7% |
| $800 to $1,499 | 2,961 | 20.6% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 2,562 | 17.8% |
| $2,000 to $2,999 | 3,485 | 24.2% |
| $3,000 or more | 4,006 | 27.8% |
| No property tax paid | 271 | 1.9% |
Owners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,097 and owners without one pay $2,160. That is within 10% either way, so in Oneida County paying off the house does not go with a noticeably different bill. Census table B25103.
How does the Oneida County property tax bill compare with local incomes?
The median property tax bill of $2,123 is about 2.8% of the median income of Oneida County homeowner households, $76,921 a year. That compares two middles, so a retiree in a long-held home can pay a far larger share. 82.3% of Oneida County's occupied homes are lived in by their owners; renters pay property tax too, just folded into rent.
Have property taxes gone up in Oneida County?
The survey cannot tell. The median bill was $2,049 in 2015-2019 and $2,123 in 2020-2024, but that $74 difference is inside the Census's own margin of error for a county this size, so it could be sampling noise rather than a real change.
Two Census ACS 5-year periods with no survey years in common, in each period's own dollars. A change counts only if it exceeds the combined 90% margin of error.
Property tax in counties next to Oneida County
Oneida County borders 5 counties.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County, WI | 1.32% | $2,549 | $192,700 |
| Price County, WI | 1.32% | $2,150 | $162,500 |
| Langlade County, WI | 1.25% | $1,972 | $158,200 |
| Forest County, WI | 1.07% | $1,988 | $185,000 |
| Oneida County, WI (this county) | 0.89% | $2,123 | $238,400 |
| Vilas County, WI | 0.73% | $2,197 | $300,000 |
How is a home assessed in Oneida County?
Wisconsin assesses homes at 100% of market value in every county, Oneida County included. How Wisconsin assesses and reappraises homes.
Is there a homestead exemption in Oneida County?
No. Wisconsin has no homestead exemption; owner-occupants instead see the Lottery and Gaming Credit and the School Levy Tax Credit printed on the bill. That is the Wisconsin rule, and it applies in Oneida County. Wisconsin's exemptions and relief programs in full.
When are property taxes due in Oneida County?
Pay in full by January 31, or in two equal installments due January 31 and July 31. Bills must go out by the third Monday in December. Municipalities may adopt a different schedule, so check with your local treasurer. Miss an installment by more than five working days and the entire remaining balance becomes delinquent, with interest of 1% per month back to February 1.
Wisconsin splits the bill into 2 installments. That is the Wisconsin rule. Oneida County issues and collects the bill, so the dates printed on your statement are the ones that bind you.
How to appeal your Oneida County property assessment
You contest the assessed value with the Local Board of Review, then either circuit court or the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. The filing deadline is typically before the Board of Review's first meeting, with notice of intent at least 48 hours ahead. That is the Wisconsin rule; Oneida County sets the exact dates and forms. The Wisconsin appeal process step by step.
Wisconsin rules from primary state sources, reviewed September 7, 2026; sources on the Wisconsin page.
Work out your own numbers
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How much house can I afford?
Your income, debts and down payment against the 28/36 rule lenders actually use, with Oneida County's tax rate to hand.
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Mortgage calculator
Monthly payment with principal, interest, tax and insurance, plus what an extra payment saves you.
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Wisconsin income tax
Brackets, standard deduction and what Wisconsin actually taxes.
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Sales tax in Oneida County
The other local tax: combined state and local rate for this county.
Sources
- Median real estate taxes paid and median home value for Oneida County, Wisconsin: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024), tables B25103, B25077, B25102, B25119 and B25003; the five-year comparison uses the 2015-2019 estimates. Neighboring counties: Census county adjacency file.