Heron Lake, Minnesota property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.35%

Homeowners in Heron Lake, Minnesota paid a median $1,193 a year in property tax on a median home worth $88,600, an effective rate of about 1.35% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#527 lowest of 617Minnesota places we cover

0.93%Jackson County overall
Median tax paid
$1,193
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$88,600
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.35%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
1.8%
of $68,000 median household income
Owner costs
$842/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Heron Lake vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Heron Lake1.35%
Jackson County0.93%
Minnesota1.02%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Heron Lake$1,193
Jackson County$1,460
Minnesota$3,357
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Heron Lake

At the local 1.35% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$2,020$168
$250,000$3,366$281
$350,000$4,713$393
$500,000$6,733$561

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Heron Lake, Minnesota?

Homeowners in Heron Lake, Minnesota paid a median $1,193 a year in property tax on a median home worth $88,600, an effective rate of about 1.35% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Heron Lake?

About $3,366 a year at the 1.35% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Heron Lake higher than the rest of Minnesota?

Heron Lake ranks #527 lowest of 617 Minnesota places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.02%. Jackson County overall is 0.93%.