Benton County Property Taxes
Benton County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
21.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$219/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.32%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$198,400
State avg ▲ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,758
$230/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,417
$201/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#46
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Benton County, Iowa
Benton's taxes moderate relative to nation
Benton County's effective tax rate of 1.324% is close to the national average, with a median property tax of $2,627—nearly matching the national median of $2,690. Residents here face a tax burden more typical of the broader U.S. than most Iowa counties.
Slightly above average in Iowa
Benton County's effective rate of 1.324% sits just slightly below Iowa's state average of 1.344%, placing it in the middle range statewide. With a median tax of $2,627, it's about 21% higher than Iowa's median of $2,160.
Higher taxes in the northeast region
Benton County's 1.324% rate exceeds nearby Allamakee (1.223%) and Adair (1.321%), making it one of the pricier counties in northeast Iowa. Only Black Hawk (1.530%) and Boone (1.434%) nearby carry significantly higher rates.
Benton homeowner tax burden
A median home valued at $198,400 in Benton County generates an annual property tax of approximately $2,627. With a mortgage, taxes reach $2,758; without one, they're about $2,417.
Assessment appeals can pay off here
With above-average tax rates, Benton County homeowners have even more incentive to verify their assessments. An appeal that reduces your valuation by 10% could save you $260+ annually.
How Benton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Benton County
1.32%
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.