Keokuk County Property Taxes
Keokuk County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
31% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$124/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.33%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$112,200
State avg ▼ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,550
$129/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,423
$119/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#48
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Keokuk County, Iowa
Keokuk County taxes: well below national
Keokuk County's effective tax rate of 1.329% edges below the national median, and the median property tax of $1,491 represents just 55% of the national median of $2,690. This county offers substantial tax savings compared to most of the country.
Just below Iowa average
Keokuk County's 1.329% effective rate ranks slightly below Iowa's state average of 1.344%, putting it in the lower-middle tier of the state's 99 counties. The median property tax of $1,491 runs $669 below Iowa's state median of $2,160.
Lowest median tax bill in region
Keokuk County offers the lowest median property tax ($1,491) among the eight-county region, though its effective rate is slightly higher than Kossuth's 1.064%. This combination reflects Keokuk's lower home values compared to its peers.
What $112,200 home costs annually
On Keokuk County's median home value of $112,200—the lowest in this group—homeowners pay approximately $1,491 in annual property taxes. Even with mortgage escrow, the annual bill reaches only about $1,550, making Keokuk very affordable for property taxes.
You might be overpaying on taxes
Many Iowa homeowners are assessed above fair market value and don't realize they can appeal their assessments. If you believe your home's valuation is too high, a formal appeal could reduce your tax burden significantly—it's free to file.
How Keokuk County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Keokuk 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.