Steele County property tax
Homeowners in Steele County, Minnesota typically pay about 1.21% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,964 on a median home value of $245,400.
Typical effective rate
1.21%
higher than 23% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,964
per year
Median home value
$245,400
In MN
#3
of 87 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.21% — 29% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 18% higher than the Minnesota median of 1.02%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,055 for mortgaged homes, $2,840 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 3rd highest effective rate of 87 ranked Minnesota counties; nationally it sits around the 77th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Steele County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.21%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Steele County, MN?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Steele County is 1.21% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,964) divided by the median home value ($245,400) 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 Steele County?
The median owner-occupied home in Steele County is valued at $245,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,964 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,055, versus $2,840 for homes without one.
How does Steele County compare to the rest of Minnesota?
Steele County's effective rate is 18% higher than the Minnesota median, ranking 3rd of 87 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Minnesota counties
Counties ranked closest to Steele County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Minnesota counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennington County | 1.26% | $2,458 |
| 2 | Ramsey County | 1.21% | $3,966 |
| 4 | Waseca County | 1.18% | $2,603 |
| 5 | Carlton County | 1.17% | $2,862 |
| 6 | McLeod County | 1.15% | $2,840 |
| 7 | Houston County | 1.15% | $2,756 |
Official data & resources for Steele County
- Steele County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Steele County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Steele 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.