Wilkin County property tax
Homeowners in Wilkin County, Minnesota typically pay about 0.79% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,435 on a median home value of $182,200.
Typical effective rate
0.79%
higher than 52% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,435
per year
Median home value
$182,200
In MN
#74
of 87 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.79% — 16% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 23% lower than the Minnesota median of 1.02%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,409 for mortgaged homes, $1,522 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 74th highest effective rate of 87 ranked Minnesota counties; nationally it sits around the 48th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Wilkin County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.79%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Wilkin County, MN?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Wilkin County is 0.79% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,435) divided by the median home value ($182,200) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Wilkin County?
The median owner-occupied home in Wilkin County is valued at $182,200, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,435 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,409, versus $1,522 for homes without one.
How does Wilkin County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Wilkin County's effective rate is 23% lower than the Minnesota median, ranking 74th of 87 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Minnesota counties
Counties ranked closest to Wilkin County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Minnesota counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Stevens County | 0.81% | $1,634 |
| 72 | Marshall County | 0.80% | $1,315 |
| 73 | Murray County | 0.79% | $1,471 |
| 75 | Hubbard County | 0.78% | $2,217 |
| 76 | Pope County | 0.77% | $1,967 |
| 77 | Otter Tail County | 0.77% | $2,093 |
Official data & resources for Wilkin County
- Wilkin County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Wilkin County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Wilkin County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.