Buchanan County Property Taxes
Buchanan County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
5.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$191/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.33%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$171,400
State avg ▲ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,391
$199/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,158
$180/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#49
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Buchanan County, Iowa
Buchanan's tax rate slightly below national average
Buchanan County's effective tax rate of 1.334% sits just below the national median, placing it squarely in the middle of the American tax burden distribution. The median property tax of $2,286 falls below the national median of $2,690, reflecting both lower tax rates and modestly valued homes compared to national figures.
Below-average taxes within Iowa
Buchanan County ranks in the lower half of Iowa counties for effective tax rates at 1.334%, nearly matching the state average of 1.344%. Its median annual tax of $2,286 significantly exceeds Iowa's statewide median of $2,160, but the county's lower home values ($171,400) keep overall tax burden moderate.
Tax rates competitive with regional counties
Buchanan County's 1.334% rate closely mirrors Bremer County's 1.349% and undercuts Cass County's 1.428%, positioning it in the middle of northeastern Iowa. Homeowners here enjoy tax rates similar to Cedar County (1.218%) when adjusted for property values.
Annual property taxes average $2,286
A homeowner with Buchanan County's median-valued $171,400 home pays approximately $2,286 per year in property taxes—$2,391 with a mortgage, $2,158 without. Monthly property tax obligations average around $191 for a typical household.
Assessment appeals could save you hundreds
Like homeowners statewide, Buchanan County residents should verify their property assessments against recent sales of comparable homes. An overassessment appeal filed with the county assessor could permanently reduce your annual tax liability.
How Buchanan County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Buchanan County
1.33%
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.