Jones County, Iowa Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Iowa. Population: 6,543.
The median annual property tax in Jones County is $2,381, which is 10% higher than the Iowa state average and 24% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.30% on a median home value of $183,400. Property taxes represent 3.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,381
+10% vs State
+24% vs US
Median Home Value
$183,400
+14% vs State
-13% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.30%
-3% vs State
+37% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,598
$217/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,103
$175/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 | $2,381 +11.0% | 1.30% |
| 2022 | $2,145 +9.0% | 1.30% |
| 2021 | $1,968 +2.7% | 1.34% |
| 2020 | $1,917 +3.0% | 1.37% |
| 2019 | $1,861 | 1.34% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$73,071
per year
Monthly Tax
$198
per month
Other Counties in Iowa
Worth County
Tax: $1,530/yr Rate: 1.08%
Monona County
Tax: $1,412/yr Rate: 1.15%
Grundy County
Tax: $1,929/yr Rate: 1.07%
Linn County
Tax: $3,396/yr Rate: 1.66%
Fayette County
Tax: $1,721/yr Rate: 1.32%
Carroll County
Tax: $1,849/yr Rate: 1.05%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Jones County, Iowa? ▼
The median annual property tax in Jones County is $2,381 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.30% on a median home value of $183,400.
How does Jones County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Jones County are 24% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.30% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Jones County? ▼
In Jones County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,598 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,103. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Jones County? ▼
Property taxes in Jones County represent approximately 3.3% of the median household income of $73,071. 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.