Stevens County Property Taxes

Stevens County, Minnesota

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

32.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$122/mo escrow

#15 of 87 counties in Minnesota

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.81%

vs. Minnesota Avg32.7% below
vs. National Avg45.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$180,800

State avg $222,532

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,483

$124/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,429

$119/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#15

of 87 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Stevens County, Minnesota

Stevens offers lowest regional tax rate

Stevens County's effective tax rate of 0.807% sits well below the national median of 0.98%, placing it in the bottom 20% of US counties by tax burden. Homeowners pay a median of just $1,459 annually, less than half the national median of $2,690.

Among Minnesota's lowest-tax counties

Stevens County's 0.807% effective tax rate ranks in Minnesota's bottom tier, well below the state average of 0.968%. At $1,459, the median property tax is the lowest among the eight-county region, running $709 below the state median.

Lowest tax burden in central Minnesota

Stevens County leads the region in tax affordability, with a 0.807% rate significantly lower than Swift (0.855%), Traverse (0.972%), and Stearns (1.020%). A homeowner buying a $250,000 home pays roughly $1,100 annually less in Stevens than in neighboring Stearns.

Minimal annual tax on median home

Stevens County's median home value of $180,800 generates property taxes of approximately $1,459 per year. Both mortgaged ($1,483) and outright owners ($1,429) benefit from the county's lowest regional tax rate.

Assessment review still worth pursuing

Even in a low-tax county, overassessment affects many homeowners—20-40% regionally may be paying more than fair market value dictates. A successful appeal in Stevens County could still save you $200-400 annually with minimal effort.

How Stevens County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Stevens County$1,459
Minnesota State Average$2,168
National Average$1,924

Stevens County

0.81%

Effective rate

Minnesota Avg

0.97%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Stevens County, Minnesota?
The effective property tax rate in Stevens County, Minnesota is 0.81%. 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 Stevens County?
The median annual property tax payment in Stevens County is $1,459. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,483, while those without a mortgage pay $1,429.
How does Stevens County compare to the Minnesota average?
Stevens County's effective tax rate of 0.81% is lower than the Minnesota state average of 0.97%. The median annual property tax in Stevens County is $1,459, compared to the state average of $2,168.
What is the median home value in Stevens County, Minnesota?
The median home value in Stevens County, Minnesota is $180,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Stevens County a low property tax area in Minnesota?
Yes — Stevens County's effective property tax rate of 0.81% is below the Minnesota average of 0.97%. The median annual property tax of $1,459 is also lower the state average of $2,168, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Stevens County rank for property taxes in Minnesota?
Stevens County ranks #15 out of 87 counties in Minnesota by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.81% and median annual tax of $1,459, 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.