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Watonwan County

Watonwan County, Minnesota

Effective Tax Rate

1.03%

Median Annual Tax

$1,557

How Watonwan County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Watonwan County$1,557
Minnesota State Average$2,168
National Average$1,924

Watonwan County

1.03%

Effective rate

Minnesota Avg

0.97%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,854

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,308

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,557

Monthly Escrow

$130

Effective Rate

1.03%

vs. Minnesota State Average▼ 28.2% below
vs. National Average▼ 42.1% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Watonwan County, Minnesota?
The effective property tax rate in Watonwan County, Minnesota is 1.03%. 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 Watonwan County?
The median annual property tax payment in Watonwan County is $1,557. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,854, while those without a mortgage pay $1,308.
How does Watonwan County compare to the Minnesota average?
Watonwan County's effective tax rate of 1.03% is higher than the Minnesota state average of 0.97%. The median annual property tax in Watonwan County is $1,557, compared to the state average of $2,168.
What is the median home value in Watonwan County, Minnesota?
The median home value in Watonwan County, Minnesota is $151,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Minnesota?
Property taxes in Minnesota are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

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St. Louis County(MN)

Rate1.03%
Median Tax$2,142

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Rate1.03%
Median Tax$4,380

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Rate1.02%
Median Tax$2,532

Stearns County(MN)

Rate1.02%
Median Tax$2,617
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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.

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