Ozaukee County is a county in southeastern Wisconsin, located along the western shore of Lake Michigan directly north of Milwaukee County. Created in 1853 from Washington County, it developed as part of the historic settlement belt that followed the lake shore and the Milwaukee River corridor, with strong German and Luxembourg immigrant influences reflected in local place names and traditions. The county is small in land area but relatively populous for its size, with about 90,000 residents, and functions as part of the Milwaukee metropolitan region. Its landscape includes Lake Michigan bluffs, river valleys, and a mix of suburban communities and remaining agricultural land, especially away from the lakeshore. The economy is shaped by commuting to the Milwaukee area, local manufacturing and services, and agriculture in more rural sections. Port Washington is the county seat and a principal administrative and historic center.
Ozaukee County Local Demographic Profile
Ozaukee County is located in southeastern Wisconsin along the western shore of Lake Michigan, immediately north of Milwaukee County. The county seat is Port Washington; additional local government and planning resources are available via the Ozaukee County official website.
Population Size
According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, the county’s population was 91,503 (2020 Census).
Age & Gender
The U.S. Census Bureau’s data portal (data.census.gov) provides county-level tables for age and sex, including detailed age brackets and sex by age. A single, authoritative countywide age distribution and gender ratio is not displayed in QuickFacts in a fully itemized format; the standard source for these breakdowns is the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year tables on data.census.gov.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
The U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts provides county-level race and Hispanic/Latino origin measures derived from the decennial census and ACS. QuickFacts should be used for the county’s headline distribution (race alone or in combination, and Hispanic/Latino origin), with full-detail tables available through data.census.gov.
Household & Housing Data
Household and housing indicators for Ozaukee County—such as number of households, average household size, housing units, owner-occupied rate, and selected housing characteristics—are published in the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts profile for Ozaukee County, with additional detail available in ACS tables via data.census.gov.
Email Usage
Ozaukee County sits on Lake Michigan north of Milwaukee, with a mix of small cities (e.g., Mequon, Cedarburg) and lower-density townships; this settlement pattern can create uneven last‑mile infrastructure, shaping how residents access email and other online services.
Direct county-level email usage statistics are generally not published, so broadband and device access are used as proxies for likely email access and frequency. The most consistent sources are the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov) and the American Community Survey, which report household broadband subscriptions and computer access—key prerequisites for regular email use.
Age structure influences adoption because older populations tend to have lower rates of some digital activities; Ozaukee County’s age distribution can be reviewed via ACS demographic tables. Gender composition is typically near parity and is less predictive of email adoption than age and connectivity constraints.
Connectivity limitations are better captured through statewide and federal broadband maps (coverage, technology type, and service gaps), including the FCC National Broadband Map and the Wisconsin PSC Broadband resources.
Mobile Phone Usage
Ozaukee County is a small county in southeastern Wisconsin on the western shore of Lake Michigan, immediately north of Milwaukee County. The county is largely suburban-to-exurban with several lakefront communities and lower-density inland areas. Connectivity conditions are shaped by a mix of built-up corridors (generally easier to serve with dense cell sites) and lower-density areas where fewer towers can reduce signal strength and capacity. The Lake Michigan shoreline and bluff-and-ravine topography in places can contribute to localized propagation variability, but county-level, carrier-verified measurements are typically reported as modeled coverage rather than fine-grained, terrain-validated performance.
Key definitions used in this overview
- Network availability: Whether mobile broadband coverage is reported as present in an area (typically via carrier-reported or modeled maps).
- Adoption (household use): Whether residents subscribe to and use mobile service and mobile internet (measured via surveys such as the American Community Survey).
Mobile penetration / access indicators (adoption)
County-level “mobile penetration” is not published as a single standardized statistic in the United States. The most comparable public indicators are survey-based measures of (a) household access to a cellular data plan and (b) device ownership.
- Households with cellular data plans (ACS): The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) publishes county estimates for the share of households with a cellular data plan. This is a direct adoption indicator and is distinct from whether coverage exists. Source tables are available through the Census Bureau’s tools and the API via data.census.gov (ACS “Computer and Internet Use” tables).
- Smartphone ownership and internet subscription (ACS): ACS also reports on device availability and internet subscription types at the household level (including smartphone presence where available in the table definitions). These measures are adoption-focused and can be used to compare Ozaukee County with Wisconsin overall. Source: the American Community Survey program page and downloadable data via data.census.gov.
- Limitations:
- ACS is survey-based and margin-of-error driven, especially for smaller geographies.
- “Cellular data plan” indicates the household reports access, not service quality, speeds, or whether the plan is the primary home connection.
- The ACS does not provide carrier-specific penetration or SIM-level subscription counts for a county.
Mobile internet usage patterns and network availability (4G/5G)
Public, regularly updated county-scale data is most robust for availability, while usage patterns (how much data people use, app mix, time-of-day congestion) are generally proprietary.
Availability (coverage presence)
- FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) mobile coverage: The FCC publishes maps for mobile broadband availability based on provider submissions and a challenge process. These data distinguish between technologies (e.g., LTE, 5G variants) and are the primary federal source for modeled coverage presence. Source: FCC National Broadband Map.
- This source is appropriate for describing whether Ozaukee County is reported as covered by 4G LTE and 5G from major providers, but it does not directly measure real-world speeds at each location.
- Wisconsin statewide broadband context: The State of Wisconsin maintains broadband resources and planning documents that include mobile and fixed broadband context (typically at multi-county or census-tract scales depending on the dataset). Source: Wisconsin Public Service Commission broadband program pages.
Reported 4G and 5G availability (county-context statements)
- 4G LTE: LTE coverage is generally reported across populated portions of southeastern Wisconsin in FCC availability data; in Ozaukee County, LTE availability is typically shown along population centers and major road corridors. The FCC map provides the authoritative, provider-reported view for specific locations within the county. Source: FCC National Broadband Map.
- 5G: FCC availability layers commonly show 5G in the Milwaukee metro area and adjacent suburban counties; Ozaukee County’s more urbanized southern portions and transportation corridors are more likely to appear covered than lower-density inland areas. Exact coverage varies by provider and 5G type (low-band “Extended Range” vs mid-band vs high-band/mmWave). Source: FCC National Broadband Map.
- Limitations:
- FCC BDC mobile availability reflects provider-reported modeled coverage and may overstate or understate performance in specific micro-locations (indoors vs outdoors, terrain, building materials).
- The FCC map indicates presence of service meeting specified parameters, not typical user throughput or congestion at peak times.
Usage patterns (how mobile internet is used)
- County-level mobile data consumption and mode share (mobile-only households vs fixed-plus-mobile households) is not consistently published as an administrative dataset for Ozaukee County. The most defensible public proxy is ACS adoption measures (cellular data plan, broadband subscriptions) rather than behavioral metrics.
- Mobile as a home broadband substitute can be partially approximated by ACS counts of households with a cellular data plan and without another form of home internet subscription, but interpretation remains limited because ACS does not directly label “mobile-only home internet” in a way that maps cleanly to modern smartphone hotspot usage versus dedicated mobile broadband routers.
Common device types (smartphones vs other devices)
- Smartphones dominate mobile access in U.S. households, but Ozaukee-specific device mix is not typically released as an administrative statistic. Publicly accessible county-level indicators come primarily from ACS “Computer and Internet Use” tables (e.g., presence of a smartphone, desktop/laptop, tablet) available through data.census.gov.
- Non-phone mobile devices (tablets, mobile hotspots, connected laptops) are not comprehensively measured at county scale beyond ACS household device categories. Carrier reports on connected device counts are not generally published at county resolution.
- Limitations:
- ACS device questions measure household availability of device types, not frequency of use, device age, or network capability (e.g., 5G-capable handset share).
- Market research on handset capability is generally proprietary and not county-specific in public releases.
Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity
Geography, land use, and settlement pattern (connectivity influence)
- Suburban–exurban structure: Ozaukee’s proximity to the Milwaukee metro area tends to support denser network infrastructure in the southern portion of the county and along commuter routes, while lower-density inland areas generally have fewer macro sites per square mile. This pattern typically influences signal strength consistency and capacity (especially during busy hours).
- Lake Michigan shoreline: Shoreline communities can have strong corridor coverage, but nearshore propagation and localized terrain (bluffs/ravines) can contribute to small-area variability, particularly for indoor reception. Public datasets generally do not quantify this at a parcel level; modeled availability is the main published reference. Source for geography and local context: Ozaukee County government website.
Demographics and socioeconomic context (adoption influence)
- Income and education: In U.S. survey results, higher income and educational attainment are associated with higher rates of smartphone ownership and broadband subscription, including mobile data plans. County-level confirmation requires using ACS estimates for Ozaukee County compared with Wisconsin and the U.S. Source for county demographics: U.S. Census Bureau data tools.
- Age structure: Older populations generally show lower smartphone adoption and lower reliance on mobile-only internet in national survey findings. Ozaukee’s county-level age distribution can be obtained from the Census Bureau, but county-specific causation between age and mobile adoption is not published as a direct statistic. Source: Census demographic profiles.
Distinguishing availability from adoption (summary)
- Availability in Ozaukee County is best documented through provider-reported, location-specific layers on the FCC National Broadband Map, which indicate where LTE and 5G are reported as available.
- Adoption is best documented through survey estimates such as the ACS measures for households with a cellular data plan and internet subscriptions. These indicate whether residents report having mobile internet access, not whether service is strong, fast, or reliable at a given address.
Data limitations specific to Ozaukee County
- No single public dataset provides a countywide “mobile penetration” rate equivalent to operator subscription counts, nor a countywide breakdown of 5G-capable handset share.
- Public county-level reporting is stronger for modeled network availability (FCC BDC) than for actual usage intensity (data volumes, peak congestion), which is generally proprietary.
- Survey-based adoption metrics (ACS) are the most consistent public source for household mobile access, but they carry sampling error and do not measure performance.
Social Media Trends
Ozaukee County is a suburban–exurban county on Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shoreline immediately north of Milwaukee, anchored by communities such as Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, and Port Washington. High household incomes, high educational attainment, and strong commuter ties to the Milwaukee metro are common local characteristics, which generally align with high internet access and mainstream social platform adoption.
User statistics (penetration / active use)
- Local (county-specific) social media penetration figures are not routinely published in major public surveys; the most defensible estimates for Ozaukee County rely on Wisconsin and U.S. benchmarks combined with the county’s metro-adjacent profile.
- U.S. adult baseline: About 69% of U.S. adults report using at least one social media site, according to the Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
- Local directional takeaway: Given Ozaukee County’s strong connectivity and proximity to the Milwaukee media market, overall adult social media usage is generally expected to track at or slightly above national averages, with the largest variance driven by age composition (older vs. younger residents) rather than access.
Age group trends
Based on age patterns reported by Pew (U.S. adults), the age groups most associated with higher social media use are:
- 18–29: Highest overall social media usage rates across platforms; also the strongest users of visually led and short-form video platforms. Source: Pew Research Center.
- 30–49: High usage, especially for platforms supporting community, parenting, local news sharing, and professional networking (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube). Source: Pew Research Center.
- 50–64 and 65+: Lower overall usage than younger groups, but still substantial for certain platforms (notably Facebook and YouTube). Source: Pew Research Center.
Gender breakdown
Pew’s U.S. adult platform data consistently shows:
- Women over-index on several social platforms (commonly including Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest) relative to men.
- Men tend to over-index on some discussion- and news-adjacent platforms and are often comparable or higher on YouTube usage in some cuts, while LinkedIn patterns correlate strongly with education and occupation as well as gender.
Source: Pew Research Center platform-by-platform breakdowns.
County-specific gender splits are generally not published; Ozaukee County is best described using these national patterns.
Most-used platforms (percent using; U.S. adults)
The most defensible percentages available at public reference level come from Pew’s U.S. adult measures (used as benchmarks for Ozaukee County):
- YouTube: 83%
- Facebook: 68%
- Instagram: 47%
- Pinterest: 35%
- TikTok: 33%
- LinkedIn: 30%
- X (formerly Twitter): 22%
- Snapchat: 27%
- WhatsApp: 29%
Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet.
Behavioral trends (engagement patterns / preferences)
- Video-centered consumption dominates: YouTube’s high reach aligns with broader U.S. patterns in which video is a primary format for entertainment, tutorials, local interest content, and news explainers. Source: Pew Research Center.
- Facebook remains a local community utility: For metro-adjacent counties, Facebook commonly functions as a hub for local groups, event promotion, community updates, and marketplace activity; engagement is often strongest among 30+ and especially 50+ adults. Source context and platform usage: Pew Research Center.
- Instagram and TikTok skew younger and more creator-led: Engagement is driven by short-form video, lifestyle content, and local discovery; these platforms typically concentrate usage in under-50 audiences, with the highest intensity in younger adults. Source: Pew Research Center.
- LinkedIn aligns with education and professional employment: Ozaukee’s commuter and professional workforce profile is consistent with stronger relevance for LinkedIn than in less white-collar labor markets, reflecting national patterns where use is higher among adults with higher education and income. Source: Pew Research Center.
- Multi-platform use is typical: Adults frequently maintain accounts across multiple platforms, using different networks for distinct purposes (local/community updates vs. entertainment vs. professional identity). Source: Pew Research Center.
Family & Associates Records
Ozaukee County maintains family-related vital records through the Ozaukee County Register of Deeds, including birth and death certificates and marriage records. Birth and death certificates are created and filed locally, with certified copies issued by the Register of Deeds under Wisconsin vital records rules. Adoption records are generally handled through state/court processes rather than county open-record repositories and are typically not publicly accessible.
Public, searchable databases for vital records are limited. Many Wisconsin vital records are not available as free countywide name-search databases; requests are commonly handled by application rather than public lookup. Property, court, and inmate information may be used for associate-related research and is available through separate systems.
Records access is available both online and in person. The county provides office contact and request information through the Ozaukee County Register of Deeds. Statewide ordering and eligibility requirements are administered through the Wisconsin Vital Records program. Court case records, including family-case docket information where available, are accessible through the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) portal.
Privacy restrictions apply: Wisconsin law limits access to birth and death certificates to eligible requesters, requires identity verification, and restricts adoption records. Some court records may be sealed or redacted, and certified copies generally require fees.
Marriage & Divorce Records
Types of records available
Marriage records (licenses/certificates)
- Wisconsin couples obtain a marriage license from a county Register of Deeds; after the ceremony, the officiant returns the completed license for recording, and the county issues/records the marriage certificate (marriage record).
- Ozaukee County maintains recorded marriage records as part of its vital records responsibilities.
Divorce records (judgments/decrees and case files)
- Divorces are handled through the Ozaukee County Circuit Court. The court record typically includes the Judgment of Divorce (often referred to as a divorce decree), findings/orders, and related case documents.
Annulments
- Annulments are civil actions processed in Circuit Court. Records are maintained as court case records, similar in structure to divorce files, and may be reflected in state vital records indexes.
Where records are filed and how they can be accessed
Marriage records
- Filed/recorded with: Ozaukee County Register of Deeds (Vital Records).
- State-level copies: The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Vital Records Office maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies.
- Access methods: Requests are typically made directly to the county Register of Deeds or to the state Vital Records office. Counties commonly provide certified copies and, in many cases, uncertified/informational copies where permitted by law.
Divorce and annulment records
- Filed with: Ozaukee County Clerk of Circuit Court (part of the Wisconsin Circuit Court system).
- Online access: Many Wisconsin circuit court case summaries are available through Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (CCAP), which generally provides docket-level information and some case details rather than full document images for most case types.
- Copies of documents: Certified copies of court judgments/orders and copies of filings are obtained through the Clerk of Circuit Court in the county where the case was filed.
Typical information included in these records
Marriage license/record
- Names of the parties (including maiden name where applicable)
- Date and place of marriage (ceremony/recording location)
- Date of license issuance and recording
- Officiant name and title, and sometimes officiant address
- Witness information (as recorded)
- Ages/dates of birth, residences, and parental information as captured on the application (content varies by form version and period)
- County file/volume/page or other certificate identifiers
Divorce judgment/decree (and related court record)
- Names of the parties and case number
- Date of filing and date the divorce was granted
- Court orders on legal status (dissolution of marriage)
- Orders addressing legal custody/physical placement of children, child support, maintenance (alimony), and division of marital property/debts (as applicable)
- Any name changes ordered by the court
- Related motions, findings of fact, and orders in the case file
Annulment record (court file)
- Names of the parties and case number
- Findings and order regarding annulment (legal determination affecting marital status)
- Any related orders on children, support, property, and name changes where included in the court’s judgment/orders
Privacy or legal restrictions
Marriage records (vital records)
- Wisconsin law restricts access to certain vital records. Certified copies are generally limited to parties with a direct and tangible interest and other authorized requesters. Uncertified copies may be available in some circumstances, depending on record type and statutory rules.
- Requests commonly require acceptable identification, required fees, and compliance with state and county procedures.
Divorce and annulment (court records)
- Wisconsin court records are generally presumptively open, but specific documents or information may be sealed or confidential by statute or court order (for example, protected information about minors, sensitive financial identifiers, or records subject to sealing).
- Public online case information (such as CCAP) may omit or limit certain data elements and does not guarantee access to all underlying filings.
- Certified copies of judgments are issued by the Clerk of Circuit Court under court record rules and identification/fee requirements.
Reference links
- Ozaukee County Register of Deeds (Vital Records): https://www.co.ozaukee.wi.us/
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services – Vital Records: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/vitalrecords/index.htm
- Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (CCAP): https://wcca.wicourts.gov/
Education, Employment and Housing
Ozaukee County is a suburban–exurban county on Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan shoreline immediately north of Milwaukee County. The county has a comparatively high median household income and educational attainment, with most residents living in owner-occupied single-family housing in small cities and villages (notably Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Port Washington, and Saukville) and commuting within the Milwaukee metropolitan labor market. Population and housing statistics referenced below primarily reflect the most recent 5‑year American Community Survey (ACS) estimates (generally 2018–2022) unless otherwise noted.
Education Indicators
Public school districts and schools (count and names)
- Ozaukee County’s public K‑12 education is delivered through multiple districts serving county communities (including Cedarburg, Grafton, Northern Ozaukee, Port Washington–Saukville, Mequon‑Thiensville, and area districts with boundaries that extend beyond the county).
- A definitive, countywide “number of public schools” list is typically maintained at the district level rather than as a single county registry. For authoritative school rosters by district, use the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s district/school directory, including the WI DPI School Directory_blank and district report cards via the WI DPI School and District Report Cards_blank.
- Public high schools commonly associated with Ozaukee County communities include Cedarburg High School, Grafton High School, Port Washington High School, and Homestead High School (Mequon‑Thiensville). (School naming and attendance boundaries are district-defined.)
Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates
- Student–teacher ratios vary by district and grade span; Wisconsin’s public-school average is commonly in the mid‑teens (students per teacher), and Ozaukee County districts generally report ratios in a similar range. The most defensible figures are reported by district in DPI report cards and district profiles rather than as a countywide aggregate.
- Graduation rates are also district/school specific. Ozaukee County public high schools generally report high four‑year graduation rates relative to state averages, with exact rates available in the DPI report cards for each high school and district (WI DPI Report Cards_blank).
Adult educational attainment (county residents)
- Ozaukee County adult attainment is high relative to Wisconsin overall. The most recent ACS 5‑year estimates indicate:
- High school diploma or higher: roughly 95%+ of adults (25+)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: roughly 50%+ of adults (25+)
County-level attainment tables are available through the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS) educational attainment tables_blank.
Notable programs (STEM, vocational training, AP)
- Advanced Placement (AP) course offerings, dual enrollment, and STEM programming are typically available across the county’s comprehensive high schools, though specific inventories differ by district and school.
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) and vocational pathways are commonly supported through district CTE programs and regional technical college access in the broader metro area (program participation is generally documented in district course guides and DPI CTE reporting rather than a single countywide dataset).
School safety measures and counseling resources
- School safety and student support services (e.g., school resource officers or law‑enforcement coordination, emergency preparedness protocols, threat assessment practices, and counseling/psychological services) are established at the district level. Publicly posted details and staffing levels are typically found in district policies, student services pages, and annual notices; there is no single standardized countywide “school safety and counseling” inventory. DPI provides statewide guidance and resources on school safety and student services (WI DPI School Safety_blank).
Employment and Economic Conditions
Unemployment rate (most recent year)
- The most recent annual unemployment rates are published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Ozaukee County generally posts low unemployment relative to national averages. Current and historical county rates are available directly from BLS LAUS county data_blank (select Wisconsin → Ozaukee County).
Major industries and employment sectors
- Employment is characteristic of a high-income suburban county within the Milwaukee metro area, with substantial employment in:
- Health care and social assistance
- Educational services
- Professional, scientific, and management services
- Manufacturing (notably in the broader metro region)
- Retail trade and accommodation/food services
- Sector distribution for Ozaukee County residents (by industry of employment) is available in ACS tables on data.census.gov_blank.
Common occupations and workforce breakdown
- Occupational patterns tend to be weighted toward:
- Management, business, and financial operations
- Professional and related occupations (including health and education)
- Sales and office occupations
- Production, transportation, and material moving (smaller share than many counties, but present via regional manufacturing/logistics)
- County occupational shares are published in ACS “Occupation” tables via data.census.gov_blank.
Commuting patterns and mean commute times
- Commute behavior aligns with suburban commuting into and within the Milwaukee metro labor shed. The ACS typically reports:
- A majority commuting by driving alone, with smaller shares in carpools and remote work (remote work share rose substantially compared with pre‑2020 baselines).
- Mean travel time to work generally in the mid‑20s minutes range for the county (ACS “Travel time to work” tables).
Definitive mean travel time and mode shares are available in ACS commuting tables on data.census.gov_blank.
Local employment vs. out‑of‑county work
- A significant share of employed residents work outside Ozaukee County, commonly commuting to Milwaukee County and other parts of the metro area; this is typical for a residentially oriented suburban county.
- The most authoritative origin–destination measures are in the U.S. Census Bureau’s Longitudinal Employer‑Household Dynamics (LEHD) data, including OnTheMap inflow/outflow analysis (LEHD OnTheMap_blank).
Housing and Real Estate
Homeownership rate and rental share
- Ozaukee County has high homeownership relative to state and national averages. ACS 5‑year estimates typically place owner occupancy around 80%+, with renters comprising the balance. Exact owner/renter percentages are available in ACS housing tenure tables on data.census.gov_blank.
Median property values and recent trends
- Median owner-occupied home values are well above Wisconsin’s median, reflecting strong demand in high-performing school districts and proximity to the Milwaukee job market and Lake Michigan amenities.
- Recent multi‑year trends show substantial appreciation since 2020, consistent with regional and national price growth. The most current median value estimates for the county are in ACS “Value” tables (ACS housing value tables_blank).
- For market-tracking (sales-based) price trends, regional housing market reports (e.g., metropolitan-area indices and MLS summaries) are commonly used proxies; these are not always published as a single county statistical series.
Typical rent prices
- Gross rent levels are above many Wisconsin counties but typically below the highest-cost U.S. metro areas. The most defensible county rent medians are the ACS “Gross rent” tables on data.census.gov_blank.
Types of housing
- The housing stock is dominated by single-family detached homes, with:
- Subdivisions in and around Mequon, Grafton, Cedarburg, and Saukville
- Older housing and smaller lots in historic cores (e.g., Cedarburg and Port Washington)
- Apartments and townhomes concentrated near village/city centers and along major corridors
- Rural residential lots and farm-adjacent properties in less-developed areas
Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)
- Many neighborhoods are planned around school catchments, local parks, and village/city centers with walkable historic downtowns (notably Cedarburg and Port Washington).
- Proximity to I‑43 and key arterials influences commute convenience; lakeshore communities also reflect amenity value associated with Lake Michigan access and bluffs.
Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)
- Property taxes in Wisconsin are primarily local (municipal, county, school district, and technical college), and effective rates vary materially by municipality and district.
- Countywide “average property tax rate” is not reported as a single uniform figure; the most reliable proxies are:
- Median real estate tax paid (ACS) and
- Municipal/district mill rates and levy data maintained by Wisconsin agencies and local governments.
For statewide/local property tax context and levy reporting, reference the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s property tax resources (WI Department of Revenue: Property tax_blank).
Table of Contents
Other Counties in Wisconsin
- Adams
- Ashland
- Barron
- Bayfield
- Brown
- Buffalo
- Burnett
- Calumet
- Chippewa
- Clark
- Columbia
- Crawford
- Dane
- Dodge
- Door
- Douglas
- Dunn
- Eau Claire
- Florence
- Fond Du Lac
- Forest
- Grant
- Green
- Green Lake
- Iowa
- Iron
- Jackson
- Jefferson
- Juneau
- Kenosha
- Kewaunee
- La Crosse
- Lafayette
- Langlade
- Lincoln
- Manitowoc
- Marathon
- Marinette
- Marquette
- Menominee
- Milwaukee
- Monroe
- Oconto
- Oneida
- Outagamie
- Pepin
- Pierce
- Polk
- Portage
- Price
- Racine
- Richland
- Rock
- Rusk
- Saint Croix
- Sauk
- Sawyer
- Shawano
- Sheboygan
- Taylor
- Trempealeau
- Vernon
- Vilas
- Walworth
- Washburn
- Washington
- Waukesha
- Waupaca
- Waushara
- Winnebago
- Wood