Property Tax in Kandiyohi County
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Kandiyohi's tax rate sits near national average
At 0.994%, Kandiyohi's effective tax rate hovers slightly above the national median of 0.84%, placing it in the moderate-to-high range nationally. Annual taxes here average $2,291, meaningfully below the national median of $2,690 due to lower home values.
Kandiyohi moderately above Minnesota average
Kandiyohi's 0.994% effective rate edges above Minnesota's state average of 0.968%, ranking it in the middle-upper tier statewide. The county's median tax of $2,291 exceeds the state median of $2,168 by roughly $123.
Kandiyohi taxed slightly higher than region
Lac qui Parle County to the west has a 0.948% rate, and Kittson to the north sits at 0.916%—both lower than Kandiyohi's 0.994%. Within its regional peer group, Kandiyohi carries a moderate-to-higher tax burden.
Your estimated annual Kandiyohi property tax
A home valued at Kandiyohi's median of $230,500 generates an estimated annual tax bill of $2,291. Homeowners with mortgages typically see around $2,217; those without mortgages average about $2,416.
Check your assessment for overvaluation
Property assessments can lag market conditions, occasionally inflating your tax base beyond fair value. Kandiyohi homeowners should review recent comparable sales and consider filing a formal appeal with the county assessor if their assessed value appears inflated—the process is free and straightforward.