Lee County Property Taxes
Lee County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
14.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$155/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.50%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$123,600
State avg ▼ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,988
$166/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,660
$138/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#79
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lee County, Iowa
Lee County taxes: high rate, low value
Lee County's effective tax rate of 1.501% exceeds the national median, yet the median property tax of $1,855 remains 31% below the national median of $2,690. This reflects Lee County's notably lower home values, which average just 44% of the national median.
Second-highest rate in Iowa
Lee County ranks near the top of Iowa's 99 counties with an effective rate of 1.501%, exceeded only by Johnson County (1.565%) and well above the state average of 1.344%. The median property tax of $1,855 exceeds Iowa's state median of $2,160 by $2,160—wait, that's below by $305.
High rate, but low overall burden
Lee County's effective rate of 1.501% ranks second-highest among the region's eight counties, behind only Johnson County (1.565%). However, Lee's median tax bill of $1,855 remains low due to homes valued 58% below Johnson County's median.
What $123,600 home costs annually
On Lee County's median home value of $123,600, homeowners pay approximately $1,855 in annual property taxes. With mortgage escrow, the annual bill climbs to about $1,988, making Lee County moderately affordable despite its high effective tax rate.
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 Lee County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lee County
1.50%
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.