Clearwater County, Minnesota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Minnesota. Population: 2,633.
The median annual property tax in Clearwater County is $1,297, which is 40% lower than the Minnesota state average and 33% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.73% on a median home value of $177,100. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,297
-40% vs State
-33% vs US
Median Home Value
$177,100
-20% vs State
-16% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.73%
-25% vs State
-23% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,350
$113/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,229
$102/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,297 +2.2% | 0.73% |
| 2022 | $1,269 +9.6% | 0.78% |
| 2021 | $1,158 +2.1% | 0.77% |
| 2020 | $1,134 +3.3% | 0.81% |
| 2019 | $1,098 | 0.80% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$64,934
per year
Monthly Tax
$108
per month
Other Counties in Minnesota
Faribault County
Tax: $1,263/yr Rate: 1.05%
Blue Earth County
Tax: $2,487/yr Rate: 0.98%
Norman County
Tax: $1,341/yr Rate: 0.99%
Olmsted County
Tax: $3,314/yr Rate: 1.09%
Douglas County
Tax: $2,516/yr Rate: 0.86%
Carlton County
Tax: $2,712/yr Rate: 1.17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Clearwater County, Minnesota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Clearwater County is $1,297 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.73% on a median home value of $177,100.
How does Clearwater County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Clearwater County are 33% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.73% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Clearwater County? ▼
In Clearwater County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,350 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,229. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Clearwater County? ▼
Property taxes in Clearwater County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $64,934. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.