Iowa Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 99 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$2,245
Average Rate
1.31%
Average Home Value
$171,037
County tax atlas
Iowa property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
99/99
Avg rate
1.31%
Avg bill
$2,245
Avg home
$171,037
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$2,245
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
1.31%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$171,037
National avg $281,900
Counties
99
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Iowa
Iowa taxes above the national average
Iowa's effective property tax rate of 1.344% sits noticeably above the national median of 1.03%, placing the state in the higher-tax tier nationally. This 30% premium over the median means Iowa homeowners shoulder comparatively heavier property tax burdens than residents in most other states, though the state still ranks well below high-tax Northeast and Midwest peers.
Wide variation across Iowa's 99 counties
Iowa's property tax landscape spans from Lyon County's modest 0.920% effective rate to Montgomery County's steeper 1.791%—a 95% swing that reveals significant local tax policy divergence. Median tax bills range even more dramatically, from just $1,066 in Pocahontas County to $4,849 in Dallas County, showing that where you live in Iowa profoundly shapes your tax bill.
A typical Iowa homeowner pays $2,160 annually
The statewide median property tax bill of $2,160 is notably lower than the national median of $2,690, reflecting Iowa's median home value of $160,608—well below the national median of $281,900. For a typical Iowa homeowner, this means property taxes consume roughly 1.3% of home value yearly, a manageable share for most middle-income residents.
Metro counties pay sharply more than rural areas
Iowa's three highest-tax counties—Dallas ($4,849), Johnson ($4,587), and Polk ($4,364)—cluster around the state's major urban centers, while rural counties like Pocahontas, Ida, and Osceola average roughly $1,150 in annual bills. This urban-rural divide reflects both higher home values in metro areas and the infrastructure costs that accompany denser development.
Iowa is above average, but not extreme
Iowa's 1.344% effective rate places it firmly in the upper-middle tier nationally—higher than low-tax states like Louisiana or Alabama, but substantially lower than properties-tax hotbeds like New Jersey or Illinois. Rural homebuyers benefit from some of America's lowest property tax bills, while those seeking suburban life near Des Moines or Iowa City should budget for above-average taxes.
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.