Homeowners in Mower County, Minnesota paid a median $1,907 a year in property tax on a median home worth $185,200, an effective rate of about 1.03% (Census 2020–2024).
1.02%Minnesota statewide · US 0.94%
How Mower County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.03% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,545 | $129 |
| $250,000 | $2,574 | $215 |
| $350,000 | $3,604 | $300 |
| $500,000 | $5,148 | $429 |
Cities and towns in Mower County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $1,698 | $163,900 | 1.04% |
| Grand Meadow | $2,924 | $188,000 | 1.56% |
| Brownsdale | $1,611 | $148,600 | 1.08% |
| Adams | $2,438 | $170,700 | 1.43% |
| Lyle | $1,168 | $111,800 | 1.04% |
| Rose Creek | $1,838 | $150,000 | 1.23% |
| Racine | $2,444 | $260,000 | 0.94% |
| Waltham | $750 | $95,000 | 0.79% |
| Elkton | $2,481 | $191,100 | 1.30% |
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Related
- Minnesota property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Brown County, MN1.03% effective
- St. Louis County, MN1.03% effective
- Kandiyohi County, MN1.02% effective
- Renville County, MN1.04% effective
- Martin County, MN1.02% 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 Mower County, Minnesota?
Homeowners in Mower County, Minnesota paid a median $1,907 a year in property tax on a median home worth $185,200, an effective rate of about 1.03% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Mower County?
About $3,089 a year ($257 a month) at the 1.03% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Mower County property tax high?
It ranks #59 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 Mower County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Mower County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.