Kittson County Property Taxes

Kittson County, Minnesota

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

43.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$103/mo escrow

#26 of 87 counties in Minnesota

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.92%

vs. Minnesota Avg43.2% below
vs. National Avg54.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$134,400

State avg $222,532

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,483

$124/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,003

$84/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#26

of 87 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Kittson County, Minnesota

Kittson's low tax rate beats national average

At 0.916%, Kittson's effective tax rate runs below the national median of 0.84% and sits comfortably in the lower half nationally. Typical annual taxes of $1,231 are nearly 54% lower than the national median of $2,690, reflecting both a low rate and modest property values.

Kittson ranks among Minnesota's lowest-tax counties

Kittson's 0.916% effective rate runs slightly below Minnesota's state average of 0.968%, positioning it in the lower third statewide. The median tax of $1,231 is the lowest among all eight counties profiled here.

Kittson's advantage extends to all neighbors

Koochiching County (0.799%) is the only neighbor with a lower rate, while Lake of the Woods (0.707%) is lower still; but Kanabec (1.114%) and Kandiyohi (0.994%) both tax notably higher. Kittson occupies a favorable position in the regional tax landscape.

Your estimated annual Kittson property tax

Homeowners with the county median-valued home of $134,400 pay approximately $1,231 annually. With a mortgage, expect around $1,483; without, closer to $1,003.

Even low assessments can be challenged

Kittson's favorable tax rate doesn't mean all homeowners are assessed correctly. If you believe your home's assessed value exceeds its actual market worth, Minnesota law allows a free appeal to your county assessor—a valuable safeguard regardless of the county's overall tax climate.

How Kittson County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Kittson County$1,231
Minnesota State Average$2,168
National Average$1,924

Kittson County

0.92%

Effective rate

Minnesota Avg

0.97%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Kittson County, Minnesota?
The effective property tax rate in Kittson County, Minnesota is 0.92%. 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 Kittson County?
The median annual property tax payment in Kittson County is $1,231. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,483, while those without a mortgage pay $1,003.
How does Kittson County compare to the Minnesota average?
Kittson County's effective tax rate of 0.92% is lower than the Minnesota state average of 0.97%. The median annual property tax in Kittson County is $1,231, compared to the state average of $2,168.
What is the median home value in Kittson County, Minnesota?
The median home value in Kittson County, Minnesota is $134,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Kittson County a low property tax area in Minnesota?
Yes — Kittson County's effective property tax rate of 0.92% is below the Minnesota average of 0.97%. The median annual property tax of $1,231 is also lower the state average of $2,168, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Kittson County rank for property taxes in Minnesota?
Kittson County ranks #26 out of 87 counties in Minnesota by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.92% and median annual tax of $1,231, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.