Grundy County Property Taxes

Grundy County, Iowa

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

10.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$161/mo escrow

#9 of 99 counties in Iowa

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.07%

vs. Iowa Avg10.7% below
vs. National Avg28.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$180,500

State avg $160,608

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,049

$171/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,804

$150/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#9

of 99 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Grundy County, Iowa

Grundy offers exceptional tax savings

At 1.069%, Grundy County has one of the lowest effective tax rates in the nation, ranking in the top 5% nationally. The median tax bill of $1,929 is just 72% of the national median of $2,690.

Second-lowest rate in all Iowa

Grundy County ranks 2nd among Iowa's 99 counties with an effective rate of 1.069%—0.275 percentage points below the state average. Its median tax of $1,929 remains $231 below the state median despite higher property values.

Region's standout tax advantage

Grundy County's 1.069% rate beats all nearby counties decisively, including Greene County (1.197%) and Fayette County (1.316%). It offers the region's most aggressive tax advantage.

Tax on $180,500 median home

Despite having one of the region's highest median home values at $180,500, Grundy County residents pay just $1,929 annually in property taxes. With a mortgage, the bill is $2,049; without, $1,804.

Verify your assessment's accuracy

Grundy County's low rates don't guarantee every homeowner is accurately assessed; overvaluation can happen anywhere. Request a free assessment appeal if you believe your home's value doesn't reflect the current market.

How Grundy County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Grundy County$1,929
Iowa State Average$2,160
National Average$1,924

Grundy County

1.07%

Effective rate

Iowa Avg

1.34%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Grundy County, Iowa?
The effective property tax rate in Grundy County, Iowa is 1.07%. 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 Grundy County?
The median annual property tax payment in Grundy County is $1,929. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,049, while those without a mortgage pay $1,804.
How does Grundy County compare to the Iowa average?
Grundy County's effective tax rate of 1.07% is lower than the Iowa state average of 1.34%. The median annual property tax in Grundy County is $1,929, compared to the state average of $2,160.
What is the median home value in Grundy County, Iowa?
The median home value in Grundy County, Iowa is $180,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Grundy County a low property tax area in Iowa?
Yes — Grundy County's effective property tax rate of 1.07% is below the Iowa average of 1.34%. The median annual property tax of $1,929 is also lower the state average of $2,160, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Grundy County rank for property taxes in Iowa?
Grundy County ranks #9 out of 99 counties in Iowa by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.07% and median annual tax of $1,929, it falls in the lower 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.