Mower County, Minnesota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Minnesota. Population: 11,840.
The median annual property tax in Mower County is $1,819, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota state average and 5% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.06% on a median home value of $172,000. Property taxes represent 2.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,819
-16% vs State
-5% vs US
Median Home Value
$172,000
-23% vs State
-19% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.06%
+9% vs State
+12% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,724
$144/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,005
$167/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 | $1,819 +11.3% | 1.06% |
| 2022 | $1,634 +15.9% | 1.03% |
| 2021 | $1,410 +10.1% | 1.03% |
| 2020 | $1,281 +5.8% | 0.98% |
| 2019 | $1,211 | 0.98% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$71,495
per year
Monthly Tax
$152
per month
Other Counties in Minnesota
Grant County
Tax: $1,677/yr Rate: 0.94%
Ramsey County
Tax: $3,767/yr Rate: 1.24%
Redwood County
Tax: $1,444/yr Rate: 0.96%
Meeker County
Tax: $2,159/yr Rate: 0.94%
Kittson County
Tax: $1,231/yr Rate: 0.92%
Fillmore County
Tax: $1,932/yr Rate: 0.95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Mower County, Minnesota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Mower County is $1,819 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.06% on a median home value of $172,000.
How does Mower County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Mower County are 5% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.06% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Mower County? ▼
In Mower County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,724 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,005. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Mower County? ▼
Property taxes in Mower County represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $71,495. 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.