Winona County Property Taxes

Winona County, Minnesota

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

3.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$175/mo escrow

#30 of 87 counties in Minnesota

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.94%

vs. Minnesota Avg3.2% below
vs. National Avg22% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$222,900

State avg $222,532

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,086

$174/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,119

$177/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#30

of 87 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Winona County, Minnesota

Winona taxes below national average

Winona County's effective tax rate of 0.942% falls slightly below the national median of 0.968%, making it a relatively affordable tax jurisdiction. The median property tax of $2,099 is about 22% lower than the national median of $2,690, while the median home value of $222,900 is 21% below the national median of $281,900.

Winona near Minnesota average

Winona County's 0.942% effective rate falls just below Minnesota's state average of 0.968%, making it a moderate-tax county. The median annual tax of $2,099 is roughly 3% below the statewide median of $2,168.

Winona offers middle-ground taxes

Winona's 0.942% rate sits between Wilkin County's low 0.760% and Watonwan County's higher 1.027%. Compared to higher-tax counties like Waseca (1.190%) and Yellow Medicine (1.042%), Winona residents enjoy notably lighter property tax burdens.

Typical Winona property tax costs

The typical Winona homeowner with a $222,900 home pays approximately $2,099 annually in property taxes. Tax bills are remarkably consistent: $2,086 with a mortgage and $2,119 without.

Even moderate rates warrant review

Winona County's reasonable tax rate doesn't mean every assessment is accurate. If you believe your property is overvalued relative to recent local sales, filing an appeal costs nothing and succeeds far more often than most homeowners realize.

How Winona County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Winona County$2,099
Minnesota State Average$2,168
National Average$1,924

Winona County

0.94%

Effective rate

Minnesota Avg

0.97%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Winona County, Minnesota?
The effective property tax rate in Winona County, Minnesota is 0.94%. 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 Winona County?
The median annual property tax payment in Winona County is $2,099. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,086, while those without a mortgage pay $2,119.
How does Winona County compare to the Minnesota average?
Winona County's effective tax rate of 0.94% is lower than the Minnesota state average of 0.97%. The median annual property tax in Winona County is $2,099, compared to the state average of $2,168.
What is the median home value in Winona County, Minnesota?
The median home value in Winona County, Minnesota is $222,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Winona County a low property tax area in Minnesota?
Yes — Winona County's effective property tax rate of 0.94% is below the Minnesota average of 0.97%. The median annual property tax of $2,099 is also lower the state average of $2,168, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Winona County rank for property taxes in Minnesota?
Winona County ranks #30 out of 87 counties in Minnesota by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.94% and median annual tax of $2,099, it falls in the middle 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.