Calhoun County, Iowa Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Iowa. Population: 3,144.
The median annual property tax in Calhoun County is $1,506, which is 30% lower than the Iowa state average and 22% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.32% on a median home value of $114,400. Property taxes represent 2.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,506
-30% vs State
-22% vs US
Median Home Value
$114,400
-29% vs State
-46% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.32%
-1% vs State
+39% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,749
$146/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,359
$113/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,506 +4.7% | 1.32% |
| 2022 | $1,438 +7.3% | 1.37% |
| 2021 | $1,340 +9.3% | 1.51% |
| 2020 | $1,226 +3.6% | 1.43% |
| 2019 | $1,183 | 1.44% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$66,875
per year
Monthly Tax
$126
per month
Other Counties in Iowa
Monona County
Tax: $1,412/yr Rate: 1.15%
Scott County
Tax: $3,221/yr Rate: 1.52%
Emmet County
Tax: $1,570/yr Rate: 1.48%
Delaware County
Tax: $2,266/yr Rate: 1.34%
Cerro Gordo County
Tax: $2,305/yr Rate: 1.50%
Page County
Tax: $1,721/yr Rate: 1.43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Calhoun County, Iowa? ▼
The median annual property tax in Calhoun County is $1,506 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.32% on a median home value of $114,400.
How does Calhoun County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Calhoun County are 22% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.32% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Calhoun County? ▼
In Calhoun County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,749 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,359. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Calhoun County? ▼
Property taxes in Calhoun County represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $66,875. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.