Wabasha County Property Taxes
Wabasha County, Minnesota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
23.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$223/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.09%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$245,800
State avg ▲ $222,532
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,754
$230/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,566
$214/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#73
of 87 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Wabasha County, Minnesota
Wabasha County taxes among US highest
Wabasha County's effective tax rate of 1.088% ranks well above the national median of 0.98%, placing it in the top 25% of US counties by tax burden. The median property tax of $2,675 nearly matches the national median of $2,690, despite a median home value of $245,800 that's below the national average.
Second-highest Minnesota county rate
Wabasha County's 1.088% effective tax rate ranks second-highest in Minnesota, exceeded only by Steele County's 1.206%. Its median property tax of $2,675 is $507 above the state median of $2,168, affecting every homeowner significantly.
Among region's highest tax burdens
Wabasha's 1.088% rate trails only Steele County (1.206%) in the region and exceeds all others: Stearns (1.020%), Wadena (1.040%), and Todd (0.995%). A $245,000 home in Wabasha generates roughly $600 more annual tax than in Stearns.
Median annual tax reaches $2,675
On Wabasha County's median home valued at $245,800, property taxes average approximately $2,675 per year. With a mortgage, homeowners pay about $2,754; without, approximately $2,566.
High-tax county makes appeals especially valuable
In Wabasha's high-tax environment, a successful assessment appeal could save you $300-500 annually—substantial money back into your household budget. Given the county's elevated rates, it's worth scheduling a review with your assessor at no cost.
How Wabasha County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Wabasha County
1.09%
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.