Blue Earth County, MN Property Tax Calculator
Blue Earth County homeowners pay a median $2,601 a year in property tax, 0.97% of a median $266,700 home: below Minnesota's 1.02% but above the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Blue Earth County by home value, at 0.97%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,950 | $163 |
| $300,000 | $2,925 | $244 |
| $400,000 | $3,900 | $325 |
| $500,000 | $4,875 | $406 |
| $750,000 | $7,313 | $609 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,750 | $813 |
Blue Earth County against Minnesota and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth County | 0.97% | $2,601 | $266,700 | $74,477 |
| Minnesota | 1.02% | $3,357 | $329,300 | $89,062 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Blue Earth County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Blue Earth County?
The effective rate is 0.97%: a median $2,601 a year on a median $266,700 home. That's the 14th highest of the 18 Minnesota counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Blue Earth County?
About $3,900 a year, $325 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Blue Earth County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
Its rate is below the state's 1.02%. Across Minnesota, covered counties range from 0.74% to 1.21%.
How do I lower my Blue Earth County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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