Wisconsin

Financial data for local governments across Wisconsin

190 Cities
72 Counties
1238 Towns
415 Villages
202 CDPs

Tax Snapshot (Beta)

Beta: source-backed tax context only. This is not a personalized tax-burden estimate.

Current source-backed tax context for Wisconsin.

Component Summary Effective Coverage Sources
WI state individual income tax Wisconsin individual income tax is graduated; Wisconsin DOR publishes rates ranging from 3.50% to 7.65%. Current Wisconsin DOR tax-rate guidance (as accessed April 19, 2026). Rate missing Wisconsin DOR tax rates FAQ
WI sales and use tax (state base) Wisconsin state sales and use tax rate is 5%; county and city sales/use taxes may apply. Current Wisconsin DOR sales/use guidance (as accessed April 19, 2026). Rate missing Wisconsin DOR sales vs use tax FAQ; Wisconsin DOR tax rates FAQ
WI property tax policy (local-government levy system) Property tax is the primary local-government tax in Wisconsin, with levies by school districts, technical colleges, counties, municipalities, and special districts. Wisconsin Property Tax Overview dated October 31, 2025; DOR property-tax portal current as accessed April 19, 2026. Needs review Wisconsin DOR property tax portal; Wisconsin Property Tax Overview 2025

Demographics

Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023)

5,892,023 Population
$75,670 Median Household Income
$247,400 Median Home Value
40.1 Median Age
10.6% Poverty Rate
3.3% Unemployment Rate
67.9% Homeownership Rate
32.8% Bachelor's+ Rate

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