IowaIA

Effective tax rate

1.39%

Median home value

$189,700

Median annual tax

$2,636

National rank

#12

Counties

99

Counties in Iowa

Lyon County

1.30%

Median value: $244,425

Osceola County

1.30%

Median value: $147,726

Mahaska County

1.30%

Median value: $202,787

Keokuk County

1.30%

Median value: $257,848

Washington County

1.30%

Median value: $161,148

Marion County

1.30%

Median value: $216,209

Cass County

1.30%

Median value: $119,510

Montgomery County

1.29%

Median value: $245,796

Adams County

1.29%

Median value: $149,097

Union County

1.29%

Median value: $204,158

Clarke County

1.29%

Median value: $259,219

Madison County

1.29%

Median value: $162,519

Adair County

1.29%

Median value: $217,580

Guthrie County

1.29%

Median value: $120,881

Audubon County

1.29%

Median value: $175,942

Shelby County

1.29%

Median value: $231,003

Harrison County

1.29%

Median value: $134,304

Monona County

1.29%

Median value: $189,364

Davis County

1.28%

Median value: $247,167

Appanoose County

1.28%

Median value: $150,468

Monroe County

1.28%

Median value: $205,529

Lucas County

1.28%

Median value: $260,590

Wayne County

1.28%

Median value: $163,890

Decatur County

1.28%

Median value: $218,951

Ringgold County

1.28%

Median value: $122,252

Taylor County

1.28%

Median value: $177,313

Page County

1.28%

Median value: $232,374

Fremont County

1.28%

Median value: $135,675

Mills County

1.28%

Median value: $190,735

Allamakee County

1.27%

Median value: $151,839

Winneshiek County

1.27%

Median value: $206,900

Delaware County

1.27%

Median value: $261,961

Jackson County

1.27%

Median value: $165,262

Cedar County

1.27%

Median value: $220,322

Muscatine County

1.27%

Median value: $123,623

Louisa County

1.27%

Median value: $178,684

Henry County

1.27%

Median value: $233,745

Jefferson County

1.27%

Median value: $137,046

Van Buren County

1.27%

Median value: $192,106

Boone County

1.26%

Median value: $153,210

Calhoun County

1.26%

Median value: $208,271

Pocahontas County

1.26%

Median value: $263,332

Webster County

1.26%

Median value: $166,633

Butler County

1.26%

Median value: $221,693

Floyd County

1.26%

Median value: $124,994

Mitchell County

1.26%

Median value: $180,055

Howard County

1.26%

Median value: $235,116

Chickasaw County

1.26%

Median value: $138,417

Fayette County

1.26%

Median value: $193,477

Clayton County

1.26%

Median value: $248,538

Clay County

1.25%

Median value: $154,581

O'Brien County

1.25%

Median value: $209,642

Sioux County

1.25%

Median value: $264,703

Plymouth County

1.25%

Median value: $168,004

Cherokee County

1.25%

Median value: $223,064

Buena Vista County

1.25%

Median value: $126,365

Sac County

1.25%

Median value: $181,426

Ida County

1.25%

Median value: $236,487

Crawford County

1.25%

Median value: $139,788

Carroll County

1.25%

Median value: $194,849

Greene County

1.25%

Median value: $249,909

Hardin County

1.24%

Median value: $155,952

Hamilton County

1.24%

Median value: $211,013

Wright County

1.24%

Median value: $114,314

Hancock County

1.24%

Median value: $169,375

Winnebago County

1.24%

Median value: $224,436

Kossuth County

1.24%

Median value: $127,736

Humboldt County

1.24%

Median value: $182,797

Pocahontas County

1.24%

Median value: $237,858

Palo Alto County

1.24%

Median value: $141,159

Emmet County

1.24%

Median value: $196,220

Dickinson County

1.24%

Median value: $251,280

Jasper County

1.23%

Median value: $212,384

Webster County

1.23%

Median value: $115,685

Bremer County

1.23%

Median value: $170,746

Buchanan County

1.23%

Median value: $225,807

Benton County

1.23%

Median value: $129,107

Jones County

1.23%

Median value: $184,168

Iowa County

1.23%

Median value: $239,229

Poweshiek County

1.23%

Median value: $142,530

Tama County

1.23%

Median value: $197,591

Grundy County

1.23%

Median value: $252,651

Dubuque County

1.22%

Median value: $213,755

Story County

1.22%

Median value: $117,056

Pottawattamie County

1.22%

Median value: $172,117

Dallas County

1.22%

Median value: $227,178

Warren County

1.22%

Median value: $130,478

Cerro Gordo County

1.22%

Median value: $185,539

Clinton County

1.22%

Median value: $240,600

Des Moines County

1.22%

Median value: $143,901

Lee County

1.22%

Median value: $198,962

Wapello County

1.22%

Median value: $254,022

Marshall County

1.22%

Median value: $157,323

Polk County

1.21%

Median value: $186,910

Linn County

1.21%

Median value: $241,971

Scott County

1.21%

Median value: $145,272

Johnson County

1.21%

Median value: $200,333

Black Hawk County

1.21%

Median value: $255,394

Woodbury County

1.21%

Median value: $158,694

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Property tax in Iowa

Iowa has an effective property tax rate of 1.39%, ranking #12 highest in the nation. The median home value is $189,700, and the median annual property tax payment is $2,636.

Property taxes in Iowa are above the national median rate of 1.02%. Homeowners should factor this higher rate into their housing costs when budgeting or comparing to other states.

Property tax exemptions in Iowa

Iowa offers several property tax exemptions to eligible homeowners. Common exemptions include homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Iowa?

Iowa has an effective property tax rate of 1.39%, ranking #12 highest in the nation. The median annual property tax payment is $2,636 on a $189,700 home.

How does Iowa property tax compare to the national average?

The national median effective property tax rate is 1.02%. Iowa's rate of 1.39% is above the national median of 1.02%, meaning homeowners in Iowa pay more relative to their home values.

Which county in Iowa has the highest property tax?

Lyon County has the highest effective property tax rate in Iowa at 1.30%.

Which county in Iowa has the lowest property tax?

Woodbury County has the lowest effective property tax rate in Iowa at 1.21%.

What property tax exemptions are available in Iowa?

Iowa offers several property tax exemptions including homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for residents over 65, veteran exemptions for military service members, and disability exemptions. Contact your county assessor's office for specific eligibility requirements.