How does Washington County compare to Iowa?

Washington County has a rate of 1.30%, vs. 1.39% state average.

Washington County, Iowa

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

The effective rate in Washington County, Iowa is 1.30%.

Population: 43,540

Effective tax rate

1.30%

Effective tax rate

1.30%

Median home value

$161,148

Median annual tax

$2,095

vs. state average

-6%

ZIP codes in Washington County

ZIP Code	City	Rate	Value	Tax
51767	Dubuque	1.64%	$135,000	$2,214
51796	Muscatine	1.63%	$151,000	$2,461
51911	Dubuque	1.63%	$150,000	$2,445
51806	Fort Dodge	1.61%	$120,000	$1,932
51912	Burlington	1.61%	$141,000	$2,270
51936	Burlington	1.61%	$114,000	$1,835
51942	Urbandale	1.61%	$123,000	$1,980
52566	Urbandale	1.61%	$125,000	$2,013
51850	Mason City	1.60%	$98,000	$1,568
51899	Johnston	1.60%	$138,000	$2,208
51707	Johnston	1.59%	$131,000	$2,083
51755	Johnston	1.59%	$130,000	$2,067
51839	Dubuque	1.59%	$124,000	$1,972
51852	Waterloo	1.59%	$115,000	$1,829
51859	Ames	1.59%	$124,000	$1,972
51878	Fort Dodge	1.59%	$110,000	$1,749
51964	Muscatine	1.59%	$116,000	$1,844
51967	Ottumwa	1.59%	$126,000	$2,003
51783	Davenport	1.58%	$111,000	$1,754
51791	Dubuque	1.58%	$133,000	$2,101

Property tax calculator

Home value

Estimated annual tax

$2,095

Monthly escrow

$175

Daily cost

$5.74

Property tax in Washington County

Washington County in Iowa has an effective property tax rate of 1.30%. The median home value is $161,148, resulting in a median annual property tax bill of $2,095.

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

Washington County contains 179 ZIP codes with property tax data available. Rates vary within the county depending on local taxing jurisdictions, school districts, and special assessment areas.