Koochiching County Property Taxes

Koochiching County, Minnesota

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

47% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$96/mo escrow

#14 of 87 counties in Minnesota

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.80%

vs. Minnesota Avg47% below
vs. National Avg57.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$143,700

State avg $222,532

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,242

$104/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,057

$88/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#14

of 87 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Koochiching County, Minnesota

Koochiching ranks among nation's lowest-tax areas

At 0.799%, Koochiching's effective tax rate is notably below the national median of 0.84%, placing it in the lowest quartile nationally. Annual taxes average just $1,148—about 57% lower than the national median of $2,690—making Koochiching one of the country's most tax-friendly counties.

Koochiching is Minnesota's second-lowest-taxed

Koochiching's 0.799% rate ranks among the very lowest in Minnesota, falling well below the state average of 0.968%. The median property tax of $1,148 is the second-lowest among the eight counties examined here.

Koochiching undercut by Lake of the Woods only

Lake of the Woods edges even lower at 0.707%, but Koochiching beats all other neighbors: Kittson (0.916%), Kanabec (1.114%), and Kandiyohi (0.994%). The county's tax rate represents genuine relief compared to its regional peers.

Your estimated annual Koochiching property tax

A home at the county median value of $143,700 carries an estimated annual tax of roughly $1,148. Mortgaged homes average about $1,242 in taxes; those owned outright, around $1,057.

Appeal if you think you're paying too much

Even in low-tax counties, individual assessments can be incorrect. Koochiching homeowners who believe their assessed value exceeds recent comparable sales in their neighborhood have the right to appeal directly to the county assessor at no cost.

How Koochiching County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Koochiching County$1,148
Minnesota State Average$2,168
National Average$1,924

Koochiching County

0.80%

Effective rate

Minnesota Avg

0.97%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Koochiching County, Minnesota?
The effective property tax rate in Koochiching County, Minnesota is 0.80%. 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 Koochiching County?
The median annual property tax payment in Koochiching County is $1,148. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,242, while those without a mortgage pay $1,057.
How does Koochiching County compare to the Minnesota average?
Koochiching County's effective tax rate of 0.80% is lower than the Minnesota state average of 0.97%. The median annual property tax in Koochiching County is $1,148, compared to the state average of $2,168.
What is the median home value in Koochiching County, Minnesota?
The median home value in Koochiching County, Minnesota is $143,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Koochiching County a low property tax area in Minnesota?
Yes — Koochiching County's effective property tax rate of 0.80% is below the Minnesota average of 0.97%. The median annual property tax of $1,148 is also lower the state average of $2,168, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Koochiching County rank for property taxes in Minnesota?
Koochiching County ranks #14 out of 87 counties in Minnesota by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.80% and median annual tax of $1,148, 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.