Dodge County Property Taxes
Dodge County, Minnesota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
33.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$242/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.08%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$267,500
State avg ▲ $222,532
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,053
$254/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,644
$220/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#71
of 87 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Dodge County, Minnesota
Dodge taxes run noticeably high nationally
Dodge County's effective rate of 1.085% places it above the national median of roughly 0.85%, putting it in approximately the 70th percentile for property tax burden. With a median home value of $267,500 and a tax bill of $2,902, Dodge residents pay more than the national median of $2,690.
Ranks 7th-highest in Minnesota
Dodge County's 1.085% effective rate significantly exceeds Minnesota's state average of 0.968%, making it one of the state's higher-taxed counties. The median tax bill of $2,902 also surpasses the state median of $2,168, though home values here are slightly below the state norm.
Among highest-taxed in the region
Dodge's 1.085% rate edges out Cottonwood County (1.128%) and trails only the highest-taxed neighbors, making it a comparatively expensive county for property taxes. For a similar home value, Dodge homeowners pay more than residents in Crow Wing (0.787%) or Douglas County (0.863%).
What $268K home costs annually
A median-priced home in Dodge valued at $267,500 generates approximately $2,902 in annual property taxes at the county's 1.085% rate. Those with mortgages pay $3,053, while homeowners without mortgages pay $2,644—a notable $409 difference year to year.
Appeal if your rate seems steep
Dodge County's relatively high tax rate makes it especially important to verify your home's assessed value is fair and accurate. Filing an appeal costs nothing and could reduce your burden considerably in a higher-tax county.
How Dodge County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Dodge County
1.08%
Effective rate
Minnesota Avg
0.97%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
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.