Polk County, Iowa Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Iowa. Population: 135,757.
The median annual property tax in Polk County is $4,364, which is 102% higher than the Iowa state average and 127% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.76% on a median home value of $248,400. Property taxes represent 5.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,364
+102% vs State
+127% vs US
Median Home Value
$248,400
+55% vs State
+17% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.76%
+31% vs State
+85% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,498
$375/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,033
$336/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 | $4,364 +3.7% | 1.76% |
| 2022 | $4,208 +8.1% | 1.81% |
| 2021 | $3,891 +5.3% | 1.93% |
| 2020 | $3,696 +4.1% | 1.94% |
| 2019 | $3,549 | 1.97% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$81,621
per year
Monthly Tax
$364
per month
Other Counties in Iowa
Palo Alto County
Tax: $1,471/yr Rate: 1.23%
Marshall County
Tax: $2,030/yr Rate: 1.51%
Fremont County
Tax: $1,918/yr Rate: 1.30%
Taylor County
Tax: $1,329/yr Rate: 1.21%
Hardin County
Tax: $1,613/yr Rate: 1.43%
Lee County
Tax: $1,855/yr Rate: 1.50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Polk County, Iowa? ▼
The median annual property tax in Polk County is $4,364 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.76% on a median home value of $248,400.
How does Polk County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Polk County are 127% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.76% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Polk County? ▼
In Polk County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,498 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,033. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Polk County? ▼
Property taxes in Polk County represent approximately 5.3% of the median household income of $81,621. 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.