McLeod County Property Taxes
McLeod County, Minnesota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
24.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$226/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.16%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$233,400
State avg ▲ $222,532
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,765
$230/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,613
$218/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#81
of 87 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in McLeod County, Minnesota
McLeod County taxes above national norm
McLeod County's effective tax rate of 1.160% exceeds the national average of 1.1%, placing it in the higher-tax half of U.S. counties. At $2,708 annually, the median property tax nearly matches the national median of $2,690.
Highest rate in Minnesota by a large margin
McLeod County's 1.160% effective rate is 20% higher than Minnesota's state average of 0.968%, making it one of the state's highest-tax counties. Its $2,708 median tax exceeds the state median of $2,168 by 25%, signaling notably heavier property tax burdens.
Most expensive county in the eight-county group
McLeod County's 1.160% rate is the highest among all eight counties examined, significantly exceeding the second-highest (Mille Lacs at 1.042%). Compared to Marshall County's 0.829%, McLeod homeowners pay 40% more in effective property taxes.
Median home $233k, tax bill $2,708
McLeod County homeowners with median-valued properties of $233,400 pay approximately $2,708 in annual property taxes—about $226 per month. With mortgage escrow, that obligation rises to $2,765; without a mortgage, the annual bill falls to $2,613.
Assessment appeals are especially worthwhile here
Given McLeod County's elevated tax rates, homeowners should closely review their assessments for overvaluation. A successful appeal in a high-tax county can yield substantial annual savings—often hundreds of dollars per year.
How McLeod County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
McLeod County
1.16%
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.