How much are property taxes in Clarkfield, MN?
Homeowners in Clarkfield, MN pay a median of $1,240 (±$182) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,109.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,461.
That is about 1.3% of the median home value of $95,600.
In Clarkfield, the median real estate tax went from $786 in 2015–2019 to $1,240 in 2020–2024 (+57.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,240 (±$182)
- With a mortgage
- $1,109
- Without a mortgage
- $1,461
- Share of median value
- 1.3%
Real estate taxes in Clarkfield against Yellow Medicine County, its state and the nation
| Clarkfield | Yellow Medicine County | Minnesota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,240 (±$182) | $1,606 (±$110) | $3,357 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,109 (±$218) | $1,607 (±$179) | $3,470 (±$14) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,461 (±$376) | $1,605 (±$123) | $3,144 (±$18) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $95,600 (±$6,402) | $154,700 (±$8,719) | $329,300 (±$903) | $332,700 |
In Clarkfield, the median real estate tax is lower than in Yellow Medicine County ($1,606).
It is also lower than in Minnesota ($3,357).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Yellow Medicine County, Clarkfield ranks 22 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 2154 of 2,563.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Clarkfield
The median tax ($1,240) is 1.3% of the median home value ($95,600).
Across Yellow Medicine County the same ratio is 1.0%.
Across Minnesota it is 1.0%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Clarkfield have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $786 (±$102) | $1,240 (±$182) | +57.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $58,400 (±$9,596) | $95,600 (±$6,402) | +63.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $821 (±$57) | $1,044 (±$62) | +27.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Clarkfield
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkfield | — | $1,240 (±$182) | — |
| Friendship Township | 2.4 mi | $1,893 (±$255) | Higher |
| Lisbon Township | 4.4 mi | $2,250 (±$1,289) | Not measurably different |
| Tyro Township | 4.8 mi | $1,750 (±$551) | Not measurably different |
| Hazel Run | 5.3 mi | $800 (±$456) | Not measurably different |
| Boyd | 6.2 mi | $783 (±$425) | Not measurably different |
| Ten Mile Lake Township | 6.8 mi | $1,788 (±$303) | Higher |
| Hazel Run Township | 7.3 mi | $1,500 (±$772) | Not measurably different |
| Stony Run Township | 8.3 mi | $1,991 (±$276) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Friendship Township, MN ($1,893), Ten Mile Lake Township, MN ($1,788), Stony Run Township, MN ($1,991).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Yellow Medicine County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Hazel Run Township | $1,500 (±$772) |
| 17 | Norman Township (Yellow Medicine County) | $1,439 (±$242) |
| 18 | Hammer Township | $1,375 (±$417) |
| 19 | Sioux Agency Township | $1,359 (±$155) |
| 20 | Wood Lake Township | $1,316 (±$196) |
| 21 | Hanley Falls | $1,241 (±$88) |
| 22 | Clarkfield | $1,240 (±$182) |
| 23 | Echo | $1,155 (±$224) |
| 24 | Porter | $1,000 (±$380) |
| 25 | Wood Lake | $928 (±$119) |
| 26 | Oshkosh Township | $850 (±$332) |
| 27 | Hazel Run | $800 (±$456) |
Showing 12 of 27 places in Yellow Medicine County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Clarkfield
How much are property taxes in Clarkfield?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Clarkfield, MN is $1,240 (±$182) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Clarkfield?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.3% of the median home value in Clarkfield, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Clarkfield gone up?
In Clarkfield, the median real estate tax went from $786 in 2015–2019 to $1,240 in 2020–2024 (+57.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Clarkfield higher than in Yellow Medicine County?
In Clarkfield, the median real estate tax is lower than in Yellow Medicine County ($1,606).
It is also lower than in Minnesota ($3,357).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarkfield city, Minnesota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarkfield city, Minnesota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarkfield city, Minnesota
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarkfield city, Minnesota
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarkfield city, Minnesota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Clarkfield city, Minnesota (place:11656, in state:27).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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