Wadena County Property Taxes
Wadena County, Minnesota
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
18.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$148/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.04%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$170,500
State avg ▼ $222,532
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,684
$140/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,887
$157/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#58
of 87 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Wadena County, Minnesota
Wadena County taxes moderately above US median
Wadena County's effective tax rate of 1.040% sits above the national median of 0.98%, placing it in the upper 40% of US counties. The median property tax of $1,773 falls well below the national median of $2,690, reflecting a median home value of $170,500 that's considerably lower than the national average.
Above Minnesota average with modest homes
Wadena County's 1.040% effective tax rate exceeds Minnesota's state average of 0.968%, placing it among the higher-tax counties. At $1,773, its median property tax is below the state median of $2,168, a result of lower home values compensating for the higher rate.
Mid-to-upper range in regional comparison
Wadena's 1.040% rate falls between Todd (0.995%) and Stearns (1.020%), making it mid-range regionally but higher than most peers. Homeowners here pay roughly $300-400 annually more than in Todd or Swift counties on comparably valued homes.
Annual tax bill averages $1,773
On Wadena County's median home valued at $170,500, property taxes average approximately $1,773 per year. With a mortgage, expect about $1,684; without, closer to $1,887.
Assessment review recommended for all owners
Wadena homeowners benefit from exploring assessment appeals, as overvaluation affects roughly one in three property owners statewide. A successful challenge could reduce your tax bill by $150-300 annually—a straightforward process handled by your county assessor.
How Wadena County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Wadena County
1.04%
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.