Boone County Property Taxes
Boone County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
26.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$228/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.43%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$191,200
State avg ▲ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,811
$234/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,618
$218/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#67
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Boone County, Iowa
Boone taxes above U.S. averages
Boone County's effective tax rate of 1.434% surpasses the national average, with residents paying $2,741 in median annual property tax—nearly matching the national median despite considerably lower home values. Boone County residents face above-typical property tax burdens compared to most Americans.
Second-highest among profiled counties
Boone County's 1.434% effective rate is the second-highest among our eight profiled counties, well above Iowa's state average of 1.344%. The median tax of $2,741 trails only Black Hawk County ($2,790) and is 27% higher than Iowa's median.
High taxes in central Iowa region
Boone County's 1.434% rate is exceeded only by Black Hawk (1.530%) in the immediate area and substantially exceeds Benton (1.324%), making it the second-priciest county nearby. Central Iowans seeking lower taxes should consider neighboring jurisdictions.
What Boone residents owe annually
A median home valued at $191,200 in Boone County incurs approximately $2,741 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, that rises to $2,811; without one, it's about $2,618.
Assessment review especially important here
Boone County's elevated tax rate makes property assessment accuracy critical. Many homeowners don't realize their homes are overvalued—filing an appeal is free and could reduce your annual tax liability by hundreds.
How Boone County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Boone County
1.43%
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.