Pierce County is located in western Wisconsin along the Minnesota border, with the St. Croix River forming much of its western edge and the Kinnickinnic River valley cutting through its interior. The county lies within the Driftless Area, a region shaped by ancient erosion rather than the last continental glaciation, and it includes a mix of river bluffs, wooded ridges, and productive farmland. Established in the mid-19th century, Pierce County developed around agriculture and river-based trade and later became part of the Twin Cities–influenced corridor of western Wisconsin. It is a mid-sized county by population (about 43,000 residents as of the 2020 census). Land use remains predominantly rural, with small cities and villages supporting manufacturing, services, and commuting patterns tied to the St. Croix Valley. The county seat is Ellsworth.

Pierce County Local Demographic Profile

Pierce County is located in west-central Wisconsin along the Minnesota border, within the Minneapolis–St. Paul regional labor and commuting sphere. The county seat is Ellsworth, and the county includes the City of River Falls and other communities along the St. Croix River corridor.

Population Size

Age & Gender

  • Median age, age-group distribution, and sex (male/female) breakdown: County-level figures are published in the Census Bureau’s standard profile tables. The most direct county summary is provided in the U.S. Census Bureau (data.census.gov) profile for Pierce County, which reports the county’s median age, age brackets, and sex distribution.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

  • Race and Hispanic/Latino origin: County-level race and ethnicity totals (including categories such as White, Black or African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, Some Other Race, Two or More Races, and Hispanic/Latino origin) are published by the Census Bureau in profile and detailed tables. These figures are available in the U.S. Census Bureau profile for Pierce County.

Household & Housing Data

  • Households and average household size; owner-occupied vs. renter-occupied housing; housing unit counts and vacancy: These indicators are published at the county level by the Census Bureau and can be accessed in the U.S. Census Bureau profile for Pierce County.
  • Local government and planning resources: For county administration and planning-related information, visit the Pierce County official website.

Email Usage

Pierce County, Wisconsin is anchored by the St. Croix River and includes small cities (River Falls, Ellsworth) plus low-density rural areas; this settlement pattern can reduce last-mile infrastructure efficiency, shaping digital communication access.

Direct county-level email-usage statistics are not routinely published, so email adoption is commonly inferred from access proxies such as household broadband subscription and computer availability reported by the U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey). These indicators describe whether residents can reliably use email at home, not how often they use it.

Age structure influences likely email adoption because older adults are less likely to be online than working-age adults, while school and university populations (notably around River Falls) can raise overall digital engagement; county age distributions are available via Census data tables. Gender distribution is generally less predictive of email use than age and education in national survey findings; county sex ratios can be referenced in the same ACS profiles.

Connectivity constraints include rural coverage gaps and speed variability; broadband availability and provider-reported service areas are documented in the FCC National Broadband Map.

Mobile Phone Usage

Pierce County is located in west-central Wisconsin along the Minnesota border, with the City of River Falls and the village/city of Ellsworth among its main population centers. Much of the county outside these communities is rural and agricultural, with rolling terrain and river valleys associated with the St. Croix River system. This settlement pattern—moderate density in a few towns and low density over large areas—tends to make mobile coverage and mobile broadband capacity more variable than in Wisconsin’s large metropolitan counties, particularly away from major highways and town centers.

Key distinction: network availability vs. household adoption

  • Network availability describes where mobile carriers report service (coverage) and where a given technology (4G LTE, 5G) is technically offered.
  • Household adoption describes whether residents actually subscribe to or rely on mobile service and mobile data at home (including “cellular data only” households).

County-specific adoption metrics are generally measured through federal household surveys and are not identical to carrier coverage maps. Coverage can be present without high adoption (due to price, device constraints, or preference for fixed broadband), and adoption can be high even where coverage quality varies (due to reliance on mobile-only access).

Mobile penetration / access indicators (Pierce County–level where available)

Primary county-level indicators available from federal surveys are typically framed as household telephone status and internet subscription type rather than “mobile penetration” in the carrier sense. The most direct county-relevant sources are:

  • U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) tables on:
    • Telephone service (e.g., presence of a cellular phone, landline, or both within households)
    • Internet subscription type (including cellular data plans and other modes)

County estimates can be accessed via the Census Bureau’s data tools and profiles. See:

Limitations: Publicly presented ACS county tables identify the share of households with telephone service and categories such as cellular-only vs. landline (and internet subscription types), but the exact “mobile penetration rate” as a percent of individuals using mobile phones is not consistently published at the county level in a single metric. County-level estimates also carry margins of error and can be less stable in smaller geographies.

Mobile internet usage patterns (4G/5G availability) — network availability

FCC-reported mobile broadband availability

The main federal source for reported mobile broadband coverage is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC), which provides modeled/provider-reported coverage by technology generation. Coverage can be reviewed on:

The FCC map allows viewing mobile broadband availability by provider and technology, typically including:

  • 4G LTE availability
  • 5G availability (often split into variants depending on the provider’s reporting)

Interpretation notes (availability vs experience):

  • The FCC map reflects reported service availability; it does not guarantee consistent indoor coverage, performance in terrain depressions/valleys, or capacity at peak times.
  • Rural coverage can be continuous along major roads while being less reliable inside buildings or in low-lying areas.

Wisconsin state broadband context

Wisconsin’s statewide broadband office publishes broader broadband context and mapping resources that help interpret local conditions, including rural coverage and infrastructure factors:

Limitations: State broadband materials often focus more heavily on fixed broadband, and mobile coverage is usually treated via FCC data and carrier disclosures rather than independently measured countywide drive-test datasets.

Actual household adoption of mobile internet (distinct from availability)

County-level adoption is best represented by ACS measures of internet subscription types at the household level, including households that report:

  • A cellular data plan (often one of several possible subscription categories)
  • Other subscription types (cable, fiber, DSL, satellite, etc.)

This enables differentiation between:

  • Households using cellular data as part of a broader mix of connections
  • Households that may be mobile-dependent (cellular data plan but limited or no fixed broadband), depending on the specific ACS table and cross-tab available

Primary source:

Limitations: ACS internet subscription categories do not measure speed tier, latency, or quality of service; they measure reported subscription types. They also do not directly quantify “4G vs 5G usage” at the household level.

Common device types (smartphones vs. other devices)

Public county-level datasets usually describe access and subscription rather than enumerating device fleets (smartphones vs. feature phones vs. tablets). The closest county-relevant indicators generally available are:

  • Household “cell phone only” vs. “landline and cell phone” status in ACS telephone service tables (a proxy for reliance on mobile telephony)
  • Internet access via cellular data plan in ACS (a proxy for mobile broadband use)

For device-type breakdowns (smartphone vs. non-smartphone), measurement is more commonly available at national/state levels through specialized surveys rather than consistently at the county level in public tables.

Limitations: No single authoritative, regularly updated public source provides a definitive county-level split of smartphone vs. feature phone ownership for Pierce County. County-level device-type statements should be treated as unavailable unless derived from a cited survey with county sample support.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Geography, settlement pattern, and transportation corridors (availability and performance)

  • Lower population density outside River Falls and Ellsworth increases per-subscriber infrastructure costs and can lead to fewer towers and less network densification compared with urban counties.
  • River valleys and rolling terrain can affect line-of-sight propagation and contribute to coverage variability, especially for higher-frequency bands.
  • Commuter and travel corridors (state highways and routes connecting toward the Twin Cities metro area) often receive stronger coverage prioritization than sparsely traveled local roads.

Sources that help contextualize settlement and density:

Socioeconomic and age-related adoption patterns (adoption)

Household adoption of mobile service and mobile internet is commonly correlated (in ACS and related federal statistical reporting) with:

  • Income and affordability constraints influencing reliance on mobile-only internet rather than fixed service
  • Age distribution influencing smartphone adoption and usage intensity
  • Educational attainment correlating with broadband adoption and device use patterns

Pierce County’s demographic profile can be summarized and compared to state averages using:

Limitations: These demographic relationships are well-established in general broadband adoption literature, but precise county-specific causal attribution (e.g., isolating the effect of income vs. geography on mobile-only reliance) requires multivariate analysis that is not typically published for the county.

Summary of what can be stated with high confidence (and what cannot)

  • High-confidence, citable at county level: reported mobile broadband availability by technology/provider via the FCC National Broadband Map; household telephone and internet subscription indicators via ACS on data.census.gov; county settlement/density context via Census QuickFacts.
  • Commonly unavailable at county level in public tables: definitive smartphone vs. feature-phone ownership shares; countywide measured 4G/5G usage proportions derived from device telemetry; standardized countywide performance metrics (unless published through a specific study or proprietary dataset).

This separation of availability (FCC coverage reporting) and adoption (ACS household subscription/telephone status) provides the most defensible overview for Pierce County using publicly documented sources.

Social Media Trends

Pierce County is in western Wisconsin along the Minnesota border, anchored by River Falls and Ellsworth and integrated with the broader Twin Cities–western Wisconsin commuting and media market. Its mix of a university town (UW–River Falls), smaller rural communities, and proximity to the Minneapolis–St. Paul region tends to support broad social media adoption for community information, local commerce, and regional news sharing.

User statistics (Pierce County context using best-available local proxies)

  • Direct, county-level “% active on social media” estimates are not published consistently by major U.S. survey programs. The most defensible approach is to align Pierce County with statewide and national benchmarks from large probability surveys.
  • Overall U.S. adoption (proxy benchmark): About 7 in 10 U.S. adults (≈69%) report using social media, per Pew Research Center’s Social Media Fact Sheet. County-level rates in Wisconsin commonly track near national levels, with variation largely explained by age, education, and broadband access.
  • Broadband/smartphone context (important for penetration): U.S. smartphone ownership is high (mid-80% range among adults), supporting pervasive access to social platforms; see Pew Research Center mobile fact sheet. Rural pockets and older age structure segments tend to reduce full penetration compared with university-centered areas such as River Falls.

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

National age patterns are the most reliable guide for Pierce County’s expected age gradients:

  • 18–29: Highest usage; social platforms are near-ubiquitous in this group (Pew shows very high adoption across multiple platforms). University presence in River Falls reinforces strong usage in this cohort.
  • 30–49: High adoption, typically second-highest; heavy use of Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, with increasing TikTok use relative to older cohorts.
  • 50–64: Moderate-to-high adoption; Facebook and YouTube dominate, with lower uptake on newer short-form video platforms.
  • 65+: Lowest adoption but still substantial; usage concentrates on Facebook and YouTube, with limited adoption of Snapchat/TikTok.
    Source for platform-by-age comparisons: Pew Research Center platform breakdowns by age.

Gender breakdown

  • Women report higher usage than men on several social platforms, particularly Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and (in some years) Nextdoor in national surveys; men tend to be relatively more represented on Reddit and some video/gaming-adjacent communities.
  • Overall adult social media usage rates by gender are often similar, but platform mix differs.
    Source: Pew Research Center social media fact sheet (gender by platform).

Most-used platforms (Pierce County expectations using national platform reach)

Reliable county-specific platform shares are generally not publicly available; the following reflects national adult usage levels that typically shape local platform “most-used” rankings:

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns and preferences)

  • Community information sharing skews toward Facebook in mixed rural–small-city counties. Facebook Groups and local pages commonly function as de facto bulletin boards for events, school activities, local government notices, and buy/sell exchanges; this aligns with Facebook’s broad reach among adults (Pew).
  • Video is a primary engagement mode across ages. YouTube’s high penetration supports broad-based consumption of how-to content, local interest videos, sports highlights, and news clips; short-form video growth (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) is strongest among younger adults (Pew platform-by-age).
  • News and civic content are frequently encountered via social feeds. Nationally, substantial shares of adults report getting news from social media, with Facebook and YouTube often prominent in referrals. Reference: Pew Research Center: Social Media and News Fact Sheet.
  • Platform choice tends to track life stage and local economy. University-related networks increase Instagram/Snapchat/TikTok presence among students and young professionals, while family- and community-oriented residents concentrate on Facebook; professional networking (LinkedIn) is more common among college-educated and managerial/technical occupations (Pew).
  • Messaging and private sharing complement public posting. National usage indicates substantial reliance on direct messaging and private groups for coordination and local commerce, consistent with broader U.S. behavioral shifts toward smaller-audience sharing noted across Pew research summaries on social media use.

Family & Associates Records

Pierce County family-related public records are primarily handled through Wisconsin’s vital records system. Birth and death records are created and registered locally and maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) Office of Vital Records; certified copies are also available through local registrars in municipalities. Marriage and divorce records are also part of state vital records, while adoption records are generally confidential and handled through the courts and state agencies rather than open public files.

Public-facing databases relevant to family and associates include the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) for many case types (including some family-related filings), and recorded-property indexes that can reflect family relationships through deeds and related instruments via the Pierce County Register of Deeds. Pierce County court records and filing information are accessed through the Pierce County Clerk of Courts and WCCA.

Residents access vital records online through DHS: Wisconsin Vital Records. In-person access to locally held records and recorded documents is available at the relevant county or municipal office during business hours.

Privacy and restrictions apply: certified copies of birth and death records are limited by Wisconsin eligibility rules; adoption files are not generally public; and some court records are sealed or redacted under court order or statute.

Marriage & Divorce Records

Types of records available

  • Marriage license and marriage certificate (registration)

    • A marriage license is issued by a county office to authorize a marriage.
    • A marriage certificate/registration is the official record that a marriage occurred after the officiant returns the completed license for filing.

  • Divorce (judgment of divorce / divorce decree)

    • Divorce records are maintained as part of a civil court case file and typically culminate in a judgment of divorce (often called a divorce decree).

  • Annulment (judgment of annulment)

    • Annulments are also maintained as a civil court case file and typically culminate in a judgment of annulment.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

  • Marriage records

    • Filed/maintained locally: Pierce County marriage licenses are issued and recorded by the Pierce County Register of Deeds.
    • State-level registration: Wisconsin also maintains statewide vital records through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Vital Records.
    • Access methods: Common access routes include requesting copies through the county Register of Deeds office for county-held records, or through the state vital records office for statewide records.
    • County office reference: Pierce County, Wisconsin (official county site)
    • State vital records reference: Wisconsin DHS Vital Records

  • Divorce and annulment records

    • Filed/maintained locally: Divorce and annulment cases are filed in the Pierce County Circuit Court and the official record is maintained by the Clerk of Circuit Court as part of the case file.
    • Access methods: Court records are generally accessed through the Clerk of Circuit Court and may also be searchable through Wisconsin’s statewide court records system, subject to access rules and redactions.
    • Wisconsin court records reference: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA)
    • Wisconsin court system reference: Wisconsin Court System

Typical information included in these records

  • Marriage license / marriage record

    • Full names of the parties
    • Date and place of marriage
    • Officiant name and title, and information about the ceremony
    • Issuance date of the license and filing/recording information
    • Often includes additional identifying and demographic details collected at application time (commonly age/date of birth, residence, and parent information), though the exact fields depend on the form and time period

  • Divorce (judgment of divorce / case file)

    • Names of the parties and case number
    • Date of filing and date judgment is entered
    • Findings and orders on dissolution of the marriage
    • Orders addressing legal custody/physical placement, child support, maintenance, property division, and other relief where applicable
    • Related documents in the case file may include pleadings, affidavits, financial disclosures, and stipulated agreements, with some information subject to confidentiality rules

  • Annulment (judgment of annulment / case file)

    • Names of the parties and case number
    • Date of filing and date judgment is entered
    • Court determination that the marriage is annulled and related orders (which may address property, support, and issues involving children when applicable)
    • Associated filings similar in structure to other family court case records, subject to confidentiality rules

Privacy and legal restrictions

  • Marriage records (vital records)

    • Wisconsin vital records are governed by state law and administrative rules that distinguish between eligible requesters for certain certified copies and the public availability of record information, depending on record type and how the request is made (county/state procedures and identification requirements apply).
    • Records may be subject to verification requirements and may limit the form of copy or the information released in some circumstances.

  • Divorce and annulment court records

    • Court case records are generally public records in Wisconsin, but family cases can include confidential or protected information.
    • Certain categories of information are commonly restricted or redacted from public access (for example, Social Security numbers and other sensitive identifiers), and some documents or portions of records may be sealed or confidential under court rule or statute.
    • Access through online court record systems may display limited information compared with the complete case file maintained by the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Education, Employment and Housing

Pierce County is in west‑central Wisconsin along the Minnesota border, directly east of the Twin Cities metro area across the St. Croix River. The county includes fast‑growing commuter communities (notably River Falls and the St. Croix corridor) as well as smaller towns and rural townships. Population growth and housing demand are strongly influenced by proximity to Minneapolis–St. Paul, while River Falls serves as a local education and employment hub.

Education Indicators

Public schools (counts and names)

Pierce County is served by multiple public school districts; school counts and names vary by district and change over time with consolidations and grade reconfigurations. A complete, current school directory is maintained through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) “School Directory” for county/school searches: Wisconsin DPI (navigate to the public school directory tools).

Commonly referenced public districts serving Pierce County include:

  • River Falls School District
  • Ellsworth Community School District
  • Prescott School District
  • Spring Valley School District (serves parts of Pierce County and neighboring areas)
  • Plum City (typically elementary-only programming, with secondary grades often served through agreements)

Because the countywide “number of public schools” and a definitive list of school names depend on the directory extract date and district boundaries, the DPI directory is the most reliable source for an up‑to‑date count and roster.

Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratios: DPI reports staffing and enrollment annually at district and school level; ratios differ notably between larger River Falls-area schools and smaller rural schools. Countywide aggregation is not consistently published as a single statistic; district-level DPI staffing/enrollment reports are the standard proxy.
  • Graduation rates: Wisconsin publishes 4‑year cohort graduation rates at district and school levels via DPI report cards. Pierce County districts generally align with Wisconsin’s high statewide graduation performance, but rates vary by district and subgroup. The authoritative source is DPI’s report card and graduation outcomes reporting: Wisconsin School Report Cards.

Adult education levels

Adult educational attainment is typically cited from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS). The most recent ACS 5‑year profiles provide countywide shares for:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (and higher) among adults 25+
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher among adults 25+

For Pierce County’s latest ACS educational attainment percentages, the standard reference is the county profile tables from: data.census.gov (search “Pierce County, Wisconsin educational attainment”).

Notable programs (STEM, vocational, AP)

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE)/vocational education: Wisconsin high schools participate in state CTE pathways and youth apprenticeship structures coordinated through DPI and regional workforce partners. Pierce County students commonly access agriculture, manufacturing/woodworking, business, health sciences, and trades-related coursework depending on district offerings.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) / dual enrollment: AP availability is district-specific; many Wisconsin districts also use dual‑credit options through the Wisconsin technical college system and nearby colleges/universities.
  • Postsecondary anchor: The University of Wisconsin–River Falls (UW–River Falls) in the county is a key local institution supporting teacher preparation, applied sciences, agriculture, and continuing education; institutional context is available via UW–River Falls.

Because program inventories are not consistently compiled at the county level, district course catalogs and DPI report card “college and career readiness” components are the most consistent proxies.

School safety measures and counseling resources

Wisconsin public schools commonly report and implement:

  • Safety planning and emergency protocols aligned with state guidance (e.g., drills, visitor management, coordination with local law enforcement).
  • Student services staff (school counselors, social workers, psychologists) and multi-tiered systems of supports (MTSS) approaches; staffing levels differ by district and are tracked in DPI staffing reports.
  • Behavioral health and threat assessment practices are increasingly formalized statewide, though specific frameworks and staffing are district-specific.

Countywide, the most defensible statement is that safety procedures and counseling services are delivered through district policies and staffing allocations reported to DPI, with local implementation varying by school.

Employment and Economic Conditions

Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

The most current unemployment figures are published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Local Area Unemployment Statistics and state labor market dashboards. For Pierce County’s latest annual average and recent monthly rates, the standard references are:

A single fixed unemployment percentage is not stated here because the “most recent year available” changes continuously; BLS/DWD are the authoritative sources for the current value.

Major industries and employment sectors

Pierce County’s employment base is a blend of:

  • Education and health services (driven in part by UW–River Falls and regional healthcare access)
  • Manufacturing (common in west‑central Wisconsin; includes metal fabrication, food-related production, and regional suppliers)
  • Retail trade and accommodation/food services (serving River Falls, Prescott, and highway/commuter nodes)
  • Construction (supported by housing growth and remodeling)
  • Public administration (county/municipal government, schools)
  • Agriculture and agribusiness remain present in rural townships, though typically a smaller share of wage-and-salary employment than services and manufacturing.

These patterns align with county-level industry distributions reported in ACS industry-of-employment tables and state labor market profiles.

Common occupations and workforce breakdown

Occupational composition commonly reflects:

  • Management, business, and financial operations (including professional services and public administration)
  • Education, training, and library occupations (supported by school districts and the university)
  • Healthcare practitioners and support roles
  • Production and maintenance occupations tied to manufacturing
  • Construction and extraction
  • Sales and office/administrative support in local commerce and services

For the latest Pierce County occupational shares, ACS occupation tables on data.census.gov are the standard public source.

Commuting patterns and mean commute time

  • Commuting orientation: The county has a notable commuter relationship with the Twin Cities metro and adjacent Wisconsin counties (St. Croix, Dunn, and Pepin), especially from St. Croix River communities and River Falls.
  • Mean travel time to work: The latest mean commute time is reported by ACS for Pierce County and can be referenced through data.census.gov (search “Pierce County, Wisconsin mean travel time to work”). As a proxy for context, west‑metro‑adjacent counties typically exhibit commute times in the mid‑20‑minute range, with higher times for cross‑river commuters; the ACS value is the definitive county figure.

Local employment versus out‑of‑county work

Pierce County has a substantial share of residents who work outside the county, reflecting limited local job density relative to the Twin Cities labor market and the pull of major regional employers. The ACS “county of work”/commuting flow tables and LEHD/OnTheMap commuting flows provide the clearest quantification:

Housing and Real Estate

Homeownership rate and rental share

Homeownership and renting shares are reported through ACS “tenure” tables. Pierce County is predominantly owner-occupied relative to large urban counties, with higher renter shares concentrated in River Falls (university influence) and some city centers. The latest tenure percentages are available via data.census.gov (search “Pierce County, Wisconsin tenure”).

Median property values and recent trends

  • Median home value: The most widely cited public median owner‑occupied housing value is from ACS.
  • Recent trends: Like much of western Wisconsin, Pierce County experienced rising values during 2020–2022, followed by moderation as mortgage rates increased; localized demand remains stronger in commuter corridors near the St. Croix River and River Falls.

Definitive medians and year-over-year changes depend on the data series. ACS provides a consistent baseline; private market indices can differ by methodology.

Typical rent prices

Typical gross rent is reported in ACS. Rents are generally higher in River Falls (driven by student demand and limited inventory) than in smaller villages and rural areas. The latest county median gross rent is available from data.census.gov (search “Pierce County, Wisconsin median gross rent”).

Types of housing

  • Single‑family detached homes dominate in villages, suburbanizing townships, and rural residential lots.
  • Apartments and multi‑unit rentals are most common in River Falls and other city centers, including student-oriented housing near campus.
  • Rural housing includes farmsteads and large-lot residential properties, with a mix of newer construction and older housing stock.

Housing-stock composition by structure type is reported by ACS “units in structure” tables.

Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools or amenities)

  • River Falls: More walkable access to schools, UW–River Falls, parks, and commercial services; higher share of rentals and multi‑unit housing near campus and downtown.
  • Ellsworth and Prescott: Smaller-city/village patterns with neighborhoods near schools and community services; generally higher owner-occupancy outside central areas.
  • Rural townships: Greater distance to schools and services, reliance on driving, and stronger presence of large lots and agricultural land uses.

These are generalized land-use patterns consistent with county settlement structure rather than a block-by-block characterization.

Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

Property taxes in Wisconsin are levied by overlapping jurisdictions (county, municipality, school district, technical college, and special districts), so effective rates vary substantially within Pierce County by school district and municipality. The most comparable public measures are:

  • Effective property tax rate and median property tax paid from ACS
  • Wisconsin DOR property tax and levy reports (jurisdiction-level)

The latest county-level median property tax paid and related housing-cost indicators are available through ACS housing cost and taxes tables on data.census.gov. A single countywide “average rate” is not consistently published as a definitive figure due to within-county variation; median taxes paid is the most stable countywide proxy.

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