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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%.
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Property tax in Blue Earth County by home value, at 0.97%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $130,000 | $1,268 | $106 |
| $200,000 | $1,950 | $163 |
| $270,000 | $2,633 | $219 |
| $400,000 | $3,900 | $325 |
| $530,000 | $5,168 | $431 |
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.
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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