How does Howard County compare to Iowa?

Howard County has a rate of 1.26%, vs. 1.39% state average.

Howard County, Iowa

Q: What is the property tax rate in Howard County?

The effective rate in Howard County, Iowa is 1.26%.

Population: 15,874

Effective tax rate

1.26%

Effective tax rate

1.26%

Median home value

$235,116

Median annual tax

$2,962

vs. state average

-9%

ZIP codes in Howard County

ZIP Code	City	Rate	Value	Tax
50491	Ames	1.64%	$136,000	$2,230
50468	Marion	1.63%	$112,000	$1,826
50706	Coralville	1.63%	$143,000	$2,331
50784	Burlington	1.63%	$100,000	$1,630
50436	Waterloo	1.62%	$100,000	$1,620
50451	Bettendorf	1.62%	$137,000	$2,219
50631	Davenport	1.62%	$141,000	$2,284
50687	Dubuque	1.62%	$104,000	$1,685
50708	Marion	1.62%	$105,000	$1,701
50532	Waterloo	1.61%	$95,000	$1,530
50543	Dubuque	1.61%	$138,000	$2,222
50571	Bettendorf	1.61%	$151,000	$2,431
50431	Ottumwa	1.60%	$96,000	$1,536
50538	Coralville	1.60%	$143,000	$2,288
50638	Sioux City	1.60%	$101,000	$1,616
50722	Mason City	1.60%	$125,000	$2,000
52610	West Des Moines	1.60%	$98,000	$1,568
50426	West Des Moines	1.59%	$105,000	$1,670
50484	Waterloo	1.59%	$135,000	$2,147
50556	Waterloo	1.59%	$138,000	$2,194

Property tax calculator

Home value

Estimated annual tax

$2,962

Monthly escrow

$247

Daily cost

$8.12

Property tax in Howard County

Howard County in Iowa has an effective property tax rate of 1.26%. The median home value is $235,116, resulting in a median annual property tax bill of $2,962.

This rate is below the Iowa state average of 1.39%. It is also above the national median of 1.02%.

Howard County contains 231 ZIP codes with property tax data available. Rates vary within the county depending on local taxing jurisdictions, school districts, and special assessment areas.