Dickinson County Property Taxes
Dickinson County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
13.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$205/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.98%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$251,600
State avg ▲ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,356
$196/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,594
$216/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#2
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Dickinson County, Iowa
Dickinson County offers lowest tax rate
At 0.977%, Dickinson County's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of 1.1%, making it one of the nation's most tax-friendly counties. The median property tax of $2,458 lands just below the national median of $2,690, reflecting a modest rate applied to modestly valued lakefront properties.
Iowa's most tax-friendly county
Dickinson County's 0.977% effective rate is the lowest in Iowa, running 27% below the state average of 1.344%. The median tax of $2,458 exceeds the state median of $2,160, showing that the county's advantage stems from its favorable rate structure, not from lower property values.
Dickinson County stands apart regionally
At 0.977%, Dickinson County's rate significantly undercuts all regional peers: Emmet County (1.478%), Dubuque County (1.260%), Delaware County (1.343%), and all southern neighbors. This makes Dickinson a rare tax haven in Iowa, likely reflecting smaller local government operations and lower service demands.
Your annual Dickinson County tax bill
On a median home valued at $251,600, Dickinson County homeowners pay approximately $2,458 per year in property taxes. For those with a mortgage, the annual escrow typically reaches $2,356; those without a mortgage pay around $2,594.
Your tax bill may be too high
Even in Dickinson County's favorable tax environment, some homeowners remain overassessed relative to market values. A periodic assessment review ensures you're not paying more than your property's current worth warrants.
How Dickinson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Dickinson County
0.98%
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.