Homeowners in McLeod County, Minnesota paid a median $2,840 a year in property tax on a median home worth $246,100, an effective rate of about 1.15% (Census 2020–2024).
1.02%Minnesota statewide · US 0.94%
How McLeod County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.15% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,731 | $144 |
| $250,000 | $2,885 | $240 |
| $350,000 | $4,039 | $337 |
| $500,000 | $5,770 | $481 |
Cities and towns in McLeod County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson | $2,889 | $229,600 | 1.26% |
| Glencoe | $2,551 | $227,900 | 1.12% |
| Winsted | $2,425 | $201,900 | 1.20% |
| Lester Prairie | $3,022 | $237,400 | 1.27% |
| Silver Lake | $2,853 | $202,600 | 1.41% |
| Stewart | $2,192 | $125,400 | 1.75% |
| Brownton | $2,691 | $162,500 | 1.66% |
| Plato | $2,759 | $239,700 | 1.15% |
| Biscay | $938 | $188,900 | 0.50% |
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Related
- Minnesota property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Houston County, MN1.15% effective
- Carlton County, MN1.17% effective
- Hennepin County, MN1.14% effective
- Clay County, MN1.13% effective
- Kanabec County, MN1.13% effective
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ 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.
Major Cities & Counties in Minnesota
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Minneapolis pop. 427,246
- St. Paul pop. 307,284
- Rochester pop. 122,330
- Bloomington pop. 88,665
- Duluth pop. 87,093
- Brooklyn Park pop. 83,876
- Plymouth pop. 79,220
- Woodbury pop. 78,305
- Lakeville pop. 74,354
- Blaine pop. 72,488
- Hennepin County pop. 1,269,496
- Ramsey County pop. 542,945
- Dakota County pop. 445,771
- Anoka County pop. 370,349
- Washington County pop. 276,238
- St. Louis County pop. 200,123
- Olmsted County pop. 164,498
- Stearns County pop. 160,865
- Scott County pop. 154,557
- Wright County pop. 148,269
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in McLeod County, Minnesota?
Homeowners in McLeod County, Minnesota paid a median $2,840 a year in property tax on a median home worth $246,100, an effective rate of about 1.15% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in McLeod County?
About $3,462 a year ($289 a month) at the 1.15% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is McLeod County property tax high?
It ranks #82 lowest of 87 Minnesota counties. The state median effective rate is 1.02% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in McLeod County?
Bills are issued and collected by the McLeod County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.