Iowa Property Tax Data
ACS 2023 property tax data for 99 counties in IA.
The average median property tax in Iowa is $2,160/year, which is 12% above the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 1.34% on a median home value of $160,608. Taxes range from $1,066 in Pocahontas County to $4,849 in Dallas County.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$2,160
+12% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$160,608
-24% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
1.34%
+41% vs US avg
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All Counties in Iowa (99)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Adair County | $1,858 | 1.32% |
| Adams County | $1,479 | 1.27% |
| Allamakee County | $2,103 | 1.22% |
| Appanoose County | $1,501 | 1.25% |
| Audubon County | $1,353 | 1.23% |
| Benton County | $2,627 | 1.32% |
| Black Hawk County | $2,790 | 1.53% |
| Boone County | $2,741 | 1.43% |
| Bremer County | $2,796 | 1.35% |
| Buchanan County | $2,286 | 1.33% |
| Buena Vista County | $1,822 | 1.24% |
| Butler County | $2,158 | 1.38% |
| Calhoun County | $1,506 | 1.32% |
| Carroll County | $1,849 | 1.05% |
| Cass County | $1,904 | 1.43% |
| Cedar County | $2,433 | 1.22% |
| Cerro Gordo County | $2,305 | 1.50% |
| Cherokee County | $1,561 | 1.08% |
| Chickasaw County | $1,804 | 1.10% |
| Clarke County | $2,335 | 1.46% |
| Clay County | $2,028 | 1.18% |
| Clayton County | $2,149 | 1.38% |
| Clinton County | $2,382 | 1.55% |
| Crawford County | $1,799 | 1.32% |
| Dallas County | $4,849 | 1.45% |
| Davis County | $2,217 | 1.52% |
| Decatur County | $1,856 | 1.69% |
| Delaware County | $2,266 | 1.34% |
| Des Moines County | $2,097 | 1.53% |
| Dickinson County | $2,458 | 0.98% |
| Dubuque County | $2,848 | 1.26% |
| Emmet County | $1,570 | 1.48% |
| Fayette County | $1,721 | 1.32% |
| Floyd County | $1,854 | 1.39% |
| Franklin County | $1,597 | 1.35% |
| Fremont County | $1,918 | 1.30% |
| Greene County | $1,682 | 1.20% |
| Grundy County | $1,929 | 1.07% |
| Guthrie County | $2,172 | 1.33% |
| Hamilton County | $1,807 | 1.37% |
| Hancock County | $1,541 | 1.19% |
| Hardin County | $1,613 | 1.43% |
| Harrison County | $2,214 | 1.34% |
| Henry County | $2,394 | 1.61% |
| Howard County | $1,744 | 1.30% |
| Humboldt County | $1,889 | 1.29% |
| Ida County | $1,158 | 1.06% |
| Iowa County | $2,560 | 1.35% |
| Jackson County | $2,129 | 1.25% |
| Jasper County | $2,518 | 1.42% |
| Jefferson County | $2,397 | 1.49% |
| Johnson County | $4,587 | 1.56% |
| Jones County | $2,381 | 1.30% |
| Keokuk County | $1,491 | 1.33% |
| Kossuth County | $1,437 | 1.06% |
| Lee County | $1,855 | 1.50% |
| Linn County | $3,396 | 1.66% |
| Louisa County | $1,752 | 1.27% |
| Lucas County | $1,732 | 1.48% |
| Lyon County | $1,983 | 0.92% |
| Madison County | $3,681 | 1.55% |
| Mahaska County | $1,956 | 1.39% |
| Marion County | $2,727 | 1.29% |
| Marshall County | $2,030 | 1.51% |
| Mills County | $3,334 | 1.46% |
| Mitchell County | $1,897 | 1.16% |
| Monona County | $1,412 | 1.15% |
| Monroe County | $2,065 | 1.52% |
| Montgomery County | $1,968 | 1.79% |
| Muscatine County | $2,667 | 1.55% |
| O'Brien County | $1,572 | 0.99% |
| Osceola County | $1,302 | 1.05% |
| Page County | $1,721 | 1.43% |
| Palo Alto County | $1,471 | 1.23% |
| Plymouth County | $2,363 | 1.08% |
| Pocahontas County | $1,066 | 1.14% |
| Polk County | $4,364 | 1.76% |
| Pottawattamie County | $2,961 | 1.61% |
| Poweshiek County | $2,362 | 1.28% |
| Ringgold County | $1,909 | 1.27% |
| Sac County | $1,423 | 1.03% |
| Scott County | $3,221 | 1.52% |
| Shelby County | $1,976 | 1.27% |
| Sioux County | $2,722 | 1.16% |
| Story County | $3,586 | 1.47% |
| Tama County | $1,945 | 1.39% |
| Taylor County | $1,329 | 1.21% |
| Union County | $2,108 | 1.79% |
| Van Buren County | $1,427 | 1.20% |
| Wapello County | $1,854 | 1.64% |
| Warren County | $3,797 | 1.50% |
| Washington County | $2,688 | 1.35% |
| Wayne County | $1,377 | 1.35% |
| Webster County | $2,047 | 1.48% |
| Winnebago County | $1,800 | 1.36% |
| Winneshiek County | $2,784 | 1.16% |
| Woodbury County | $2,542 | 1.48% |
| Worth County | $1,530 | 1.08% |
| Wright County | $1,695 | 1.54% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Iowa? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Iowa is $2,160 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 1.34%.
How does Iowa compare to the national average? ▼
Iowa property taxes are 12% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $2,160 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.
Which county in Iowa has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Pocahontas County has the lowest median property tax in Iowa at $1,066 per year with an effective rate of 1.14%. The highest is Dallas County at $4,849.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.