Adams County Property Taxes
Adams County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
31.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$123/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.27%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$116,900
State avg ▼ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,483
$124/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,474
$123/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#33
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Adams County, Iowa
Adams has low property taxes nationally
Adams County's effective tax rate of 1.265% falls below the national average, making it a relatively tax-friendly option compared to most U.S. counties. At $1,479 in median annual tax, Adams residents pay roughly 55% of the national median property tax despite homes valued well below the national average of $281,900.
Below-average taxes in Iowa context
Adams County ranks in the lower tier of Iowa's 99 counties with an effective rate of 1.265%, below the state average of 1.344%. The county's median tax of $1,479 is significantly lower than Iowa's median of $2,160, making it one of the state's more affordable property tax jurisdictions.
Lowest taxes in the south-central region
Adams County's 1.265% rate is the lowest among nearby rural counties—Adair (1.321%) and Appanoose (1.253%) are comparable, but Adams offers solid value. To the west, Audubon County matches at 1.226%, making this part of Iowa notably tax-competitive.
What Adams homeowners pay annually
A median home valued at $116,900 in Adams County generates an annual property tax bill of about $1,479. Whether you carry a mortgage or own outright, your taxes stay relatively stable at $1,483 with a mortgage and $1,474 without.
Check if you're overassessed
Even in lower-tax counties like Adams, some homeowners pay more than they should due to assessment errors. Filing an appeal with your county assessor is free and can save you hundreds annually if your property is valued above market.
How Adams County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Adams County
1.27%
Effective rate
Iowa Avg
1.34%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.