Delaware County Property Taxes
Delaware County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
4.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$189/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.34%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$168,700
State avg ▲ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,364
$197/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,116
$176/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#51
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Delaware County, Iowa
Delaware County taxes near national average
Delaware County's effective tax rate of 1.343% sits just slightly above the national median of 1.1%, placing it squarely in the middle of U.S. county rankings. The median property tax of $2,266 falls below the national median of $2,690, reflecting moderate rates applied to modestly valued properties.
Delaware County nearly matches state average
At 1.343%, Delaware County's effective rate essentially mirrors Iowa's state average of 1.344%, showing it's a textbook example of typical Iowa property taxation. The median tax bill of $2,266 sits above the state median of $2,160, though only by a slim margin.
Delaware County sits in regional middle
Delaware County's 1.343% rate places it squarely between regional high-taxers like Decatur (1.695%) and Davis (1.518%), and lower-taxers like Dickinson (0.977%) and Dubuque (1.260%). It represents the most moderate tax burden in the northeastern Iowa corridor.
Your annual Delaware County tax bill
On a median home valued at $168,700, Delaware County homeowners pay approximately $2,266 per year in property taxes. For those with a mortgage, the annual escrow typically reaches $2,364; those without a mortgage pay around $2,116.
Your tax bill may be too high
Even in a moderate-tax county like Delaware, many homeowners find themselves overassessed relative to current market conditions. A periodic assessment review or appeal could reveal tax reduction opportunities.
How Delaware County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Delaware County
1.34%
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.