Sweetwater County, WY property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Sweetwater County is 0.60%, above the Wyoming median of 0.58% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,469 a year on a home worth $242,900.
- Effective rate
- 0.60%
- Median annual bill
- $1,469
- Median home value
- $242,900
- Rank in Wyoming
- 5of 23
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,200 | $100 |
| $300,000 | $1,800 | $150 |
| $400,000 | $2,400 | $200 |
| $500,000 | $3,000 | $250 |
| $750,000 | $4,500 | $375 |
| $1,000,000 | $6,000 | $500 |
Sweetwater County compared with Wyoming and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater County | 0.60% | $1,469 | $242,900 |
| Wyoming median | 0.58% | $1,659 | $285,100 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Sweetwater County, WY?
The median effective property tax rate in Sweetwater County is 0.60% of home value, above the Wyoming median of 0.58% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,469 a year on a median home value of $242,900 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Sweetwater County?
About $2,400 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.60%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Sweetwater County compare with the rest of Wyoming?
Sweetwater County ranks 5 of 23 Wyoming counties by effective rate. The Wyoming median is 0.58% and the median bill is $1,659.