Pope County, Minnesota Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Minnesota. Population: 4,122.
The median annual property tax in Pope County is $1,915, which is 12% lower than the Minnesota state average and 0% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.79% on a median home value of $242,800. Property taxes represent 2.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,915
-12% vs State
+0% vs US
Median Home Value
$242,800
+9% vs State
+15% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.79%
-19% vs State
-17% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,913
$159/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,917
$160/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 | $1,915 +4.6% | 0.79% |
| 2022 | $1,830 +6.6% | 0.81% |
| 2021 | $1,716 +3.7% | 0.88% |
| 2020 | $1,655 +4.3% | 0.89% |
| 2019 | $1,587 | 0.91% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$72,205
per year
Monthly Tax
$160
per month
Other Counties in Minnesota
Benton County
Tax: $2,532/yr Rate: 1.02%
Itasca County
Tax: $1,851/yr Rate: 0.87%
Lake of the Woods County
Tax: $1,520/yr Rate: 0.71%
Watonwan County
Tax: $1,557/yr Rate: 1.03%
Lac qui Parle County
Tax: $1,360/yr Rate: 0.95%
Wilkin County
Tax: $1,310/yr Rate: 0.76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Pope County, Minnesota? ▼
The median annual property tax in Pope County is $1,915 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.79% on a median home value of $242,800.
How does Pope County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Pope County are 0% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.79% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Pope County? ▼
In Pope County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,913 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,917. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Pope County? ▼
Property taxes in Pope County represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $72,205. 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.