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Blue Earth County

Blue Earth County, Minnesota

Effective Tax Rate

0.98%

Median Annual Tax

$2,487

How Blue Earth County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Blue Earth County$2,487
Minnesota State Average$2,168
National Average$1,924

Blue Earth County

0.98%

Effective rate

Minnesota Avg

0.97%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$2,479

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,500

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,487

Monthly Escrow

$207

Effective Rate

0.98%

vs. Minnesota State Average▲ 14.7% above
vs. National Average▼ 7.5% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Blue Earth County, Minnesota?
The effective property tax rate in Blue Earth County, Minnesota is 0.98%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Blue Earth County?
The median annual property tax payment in Blue Earth County is $2,487. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,479, while those without a mortgage pay $2,500.
How does Blue Earth County compare to the Minnesota average?
Blue Earth County's effective tax rate of 0.98% is higher than the Minnesota state average of 0.97%. The median annual property tax in Blue Earth County is $2,487, compared to the state average of $2,168.
What is the median home value in Blue Earth County, Minnesota?
The median home value in Blue Earth County, Minnesota is $252,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Minnesota?
Property taxes in Minnesota are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Norman County(MN)

Rate0.99%
Median Tax$1,341

Martin County(MN)

Rate0.97%
Median Tax$1,547

Mahnomen County(MN)

Rate0.97%
Median Tax$1,427

Kandiyohi County(MN)

Rate0.99%
Median Tax$2,291
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.

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