Fremont County Property Taxes

Fremont County, Iowa

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

11.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$160/mo escrow

#40 of 99 counties in Iowa

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.30%

vs. Iowa Avg11.2% below
vs. National Avg28.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$147,500

State avg $160,608

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,074

$173/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,755

$146/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#40

of 99 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Fremont County, Iowa

Fremont well below national burden

Fremont County's 1.300% effective rate ranks around the 33rd percentile nationally, well below the 1.57% median. The median annual tax of $1,918 represents just 71% of the national median of $2,690.

Iowa's friendliest tax environment

Fremont County ranks 17th among Iowa's 99 counties with the lowest effective tax rate of 1.300%, significantly below the state average of 1.344%. Its median tax of $1,918 trails the state median by $242.

Among the region's best rates

Fremont County offers the second-lowest effective rate in its region, beating Fayette County (1.316%) and most neighbors except Greene County (1.197%). Its tax burden is competitive across southwest Iowa.

Tax on $147,500 median home

The median Fremont County home is valued at $147,500, generating an annual tax bill of $1,918. With a mortgage, homeowners pay $2,074; without, $1,755.

Even here, appeals work

Despite Fremont's favorable rates, overassessment still affects some homeowners—and appealing your assessment costs nothing. Review your assessed value against comparable recent sales; if the numbers don't match, file an appeal.

How Fremont County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Fremont County$1,918
Iowa State Average$2,160
National Average$1,924

Fremont County

1.30%

Effective rate

Iowa Avg

1.34%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Fremont County, Iowa?
The effective property tax rate in Fremont County, Iowa is 1.30%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Fremont County?
The median annual property tax payment in Fremont County is $1,918. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,074, while those without a mortgage pay $1,755.
How does Fremont County compare to the Iowa average?
Fremont County's effective tax rate of 1.30% is lower than the Iowa state average of 1.34%. The median annual property tax in Fremont County is $1,918, compared to the state average of $2,160.
What is the median home value in Fremont County, Iowa?
The median home value in Fremont County, Iowa is $147,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Fremont County a low property tax area in Iowa?
Yes — Fremont County's effective property tax rate of 1.30% is below the Iowa average of 1.34%. The median annual property tax of $1,918 is also lower the state average of $2,160, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Fremont County rank for property taxes in Iowa?
Fremont County ranks #40 out of 99 counties in Iowa by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.30% and median annual tax of $1,918, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.