Kossuth County Property Taxes
Kossuth County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
33.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$120/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.06%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$135,100
State avg ▼ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,544
$129/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,327
$111/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#7
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Kossuth County, Iowa
Kossuth County: lowest taxes nationally
Kossuth County's effective tax rate of 1.064% ranks among the lowest in the nation, nearly a third lower than the national median. The median property tax of $1,437 represents just 53% of the national median of $2,690, offering exceptional tax savings.
Lowest effective rate in Iowa
Kossuth County ranks at the bottom of Iowa's 99 counties with an effective rate of 1.064%, significantly below the state average of 1.344%. The median property tax of $1,437 is the lowest in this eight-county group and 33% below Iowa's state median of $2,160.
Clear tax leader in the region
Kossuth County's 1.064% rate beats every peer in the region, including Keokuk (1.329%), Jackson (1.252%), and Jones (1.298%). This makes Kossuth the most tax-friendly county among its eight-county neighbors.
What $135,100 home costs annually
On Kossuth County's median home value of $135,100, homeowners pay approximately $1,437 in annual property taxes. With mortgage escrow, the annual bill reaches about $1,544, making Kossuth one of Iowa's most affordable counties for property tax burden.
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 Kossuth County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Kossuth County
1.06%
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.