Linn County Property Taxes
Linn County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
57.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$283/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.66%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$204,400
State avg ▲ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,446
$287/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,307
$276/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#95
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Linn County, Iowa
Linn's taxes run high nationally
At 1.661%, Linn County's effective tax rate sits well above the national median of 1.099%, placing it in roughly the 75th percentile across U.S. counties. The median annual property tax here is $3,396—26% higher than the national median of $2,690—even though the median home value of $204,400 is below the national median of $281,900.
Linn ranks among Iowa's highest
Linn County's 1.661% effective rate significantly exceeds Iowa's state average of 1.344%, making it one of the state's pricier counties for property taxes. The median tax bill of $3,396 is 57% higher than Iowa's average of $2,160, reflecting the county's relatively aggressive tax burden.
Linn tops its regional peers
Linn County's 1.661% rate outpaces neighboring Lucas (1.480%), Marshall (1.514%), and Madison (1.554%) counties, making it the highest-taxing county in its regional cluster. Only Marion County (1.292%) comes close in median home value, yet Linn residents pay $669 more annually in taxes.
What homeowners pay annually
A typical Linn County homeowner with a median-valued house of $204,400 pays approximately $3,396 per year in property taxes. Those with mortgages face slightly higher bills at $3,446, while those who own outright average $3,307 annually.
You may be paying too much
Many Linn County homeowners are overassessed relative to their property's true market value. Consider filing a property tax appeal with your county assessor if your home's assessed value seems out of line with recent sales in your neighborhood.
How Linn County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Linn County
1.66%
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.