Jackson County, MN property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Jackson County is 0.91%, below the Minnesota median of 1.04% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,329 a year on a home worth $145,400.
- Effective rate
- 0.91%
- Median annual bill
- $1,329
- Median home value
- $145,400
- Rank in Minnesota
- 63of 87
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,820 | $152 |
| $300,000 | $2,730 | $228 |
| $400,000 | $3,640 | $303 |
| $500,000 | $4,550 | $379 |
| $750,000 | $6,825 | $569 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,100 | $758 |
Jackson County compared with Minnesota and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 0.91% | $1,329 | $145,400 |
| Minnesota median | 1.04% | $3,184 | $305,500 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Jackson County, MN?
The median effective property tax rate in Jackson County is 0.91% of home value, below the Minnesota median of 1.04% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,329 a year on a median home value of $145,400 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Jackson County?
About $3,640 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.91%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Jackson County compare with the rest of Minnesota?
Jackson County ranks 63 of 87 Minnesota counties by effective rate. The Minnesota median is 1.04% and the median bill is $3,184.