Lincoln County Property Taxes

Lincoln County, Minnesota

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

31.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$123/mo escrow

#37 of 87 counties in Minnesota

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.97%

vs. Minnesota Avg31.8% below
vs. National Avg45.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$152,200

State avg $222,532

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,731

$144/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,281

$107/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#37

of 87 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Lincoln County, Minnesota

Lincoln County taxes rank low nationally

Lincoln County's effective tax rate of 0.971% sits well below the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the lower third of U.S. counties. The median property tax here is just $1,478 annually, compared to the national median of $2,690—less than 55% of what typical American homeowners pay.

Slightly above Minnesota's average rate

Lincoln County's 0.971% effective rate barely exceeds Minnesota's state average of 0.968%, ranking it right at the middle of the state's 87 counties. Its $1,478 median tax bill falls well short of Minnesota's $2,168 state median, reflecting lower property values across the county.

Lower taxes than most regional peers

Lincoln County's tax burden trails neighboring Marshall County (0.829%) and sits above Lyon County (1.047%) and McLeod County (1.160%). Among the eight-county region examined, Lincoln falls into the lower-tax cohort, with only Marshall offering greater relief to property owners.

Median home worth $152k, taxes $1,478

A typical Lincoln County homeowner with a $152,200 house pays about $1,478 annually in property taxes, or roughly $123 per month. With a mortgage, that bill climbs to $1,731 due to escrow arrangements; without one, annual taxes drop to $1,281.

Check if your assessment is too high

Many Minnesota homeowners—including those in Lincoln County—are overassessed relative to market value. If your tax bill seems out of line with neighbors' homes of similar value, filing an appeal with your local assessor's office costs nothing and could lower your burden.

How Lincoln County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Lincoln County$1,478
Minnesota State Average$2,168
National Average$1,924

Lincoln County

0.97%

Effective rate

Minnesota Avg

0.97%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lincoln County, Minnesota?
The effective property tax rate in Lincoln County, Minnesota is 0.97%. 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 Lincoln County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lincoln County is $1,478. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,731, while those without a mortgage pay $1,281.
How does Lincoln County compare to the Minnesota average?
Lincoln County's effective tax rate of 0.97% is lower than the Minnesota state average of 0.97%. The median annual property tax in Lincoln County is $1,478, compared to the state average of $2,168.
What is the median home value in Lincoln County, Minnesota?
The median home value in Lincoln County, Minnesota is $152,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Lincoln County a low property tax area in Minnesota?
Yes — Lincoln County's effective property tax rate of 0.97% is below the Minnesota average of 0.97%. The median annual property tax of $1,478 is also lower the state average of $2,168, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Lincoln County rank for property taxes in Minnesota?
Lincoln County ranks #37 out of 87 counties in Minnesota by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.97% and median annual tax of $1,478, it falls in the middle 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.