Nobles County Property Taxes

Nobles County, Minnesota

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

22.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$140/mo escrow

#28 of 87 counties in Minnesota

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.93%

vs. Minnesota Avg22.8% below
vs. National Avg37.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$179,200

State avg $222,532

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,855

$155/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,473

$123/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#28

of 87 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Nobles County, Minnesota

Nobles County sits at national midpoint

Nobles County's effective tax rate of 0.934% hovers just below the national average, making it a moderate property tax burden compared to the rest of the country. The median tax bill of $1,674 is $1,016 below the national median, driven by homes valued below the national average.

Slightly below Minnesota's average rate

Nobles County's 0.934% effective rate edges below Minnesota's 0.968% statewide average, placing it in the moderate range for the state. The median tax of $1,674 falls well below the state median of $2,168, reflecting lower home values in the county.

Comparable to regional counterparts

Nobles County's 0.934% rate sits between Murray County's low of 0.765% and Mower County's high of 1.058%, making it a middle ground in southwest Minnesota. The county tracks closely with Norman County (0.988%), both offering reasonable tax exposure.

What Nobles homeowners actually pay

A median Nobles County home valued at $179,200 generates an annual tax bill of approximately $1,674. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,855, while those owning outright pay $1,473—a $382 difference, the largest spread in this regional group.

Appeal your assessment if overvalued

Nobles County homeowners should check whether their properties are accurately assessed, as overvaluation is common statewide. Filing an appeal costs nothing and could save you money annually.

How Nobles County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Nobles County$1,674
Minnesota State Average$2,168
National Average$1,924

Nobles County

0.93%

Effective rate

Minnesota Avg

0.97%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Nobles County, Minnesota?
The effective property tax rate in Nobles County, Minnesota is 0.93%. 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 Nobles County?
The median annual property tax payment in Nobles County is $1,674. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,855, while those without a mortgage pay $1,473.
How does Nobles County compare to the Minnesota average?
Nobles County's effective tax rate of 0.93% is lower than the Minnesota state average of 0.97%. The median annual property tax in Nobles County is $1,674, compared to the state average of $2,168.
What is the median home value in Nobles County, Minnesota?
The median home value in Nobles County, Minnesota is $179,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Nobles County a low property tax area in Minnesota?
Yes — Nobles County's effective property tax rate of 0.93% is below the Minnesota average of 0.97%. The median annual property tax of $1,674 is also lower the state average of $2,168, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Nobles County rank for property taxes in Minnesota?
Nobles County ranks #28 out of 87 counties in Minnesota by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.93% and median annual tax of $1,674, 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.