Louisa County Property Taxes
Louisa County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
18.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$146/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.27%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$137,600
State avg ▼ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,933
$161/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,443
$120/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#35
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Louisa County, Iowa
Louisa taxes sit below national norm
Louisa County's effective tax rate of 1.273% falls below the national median of 1.099%—though just slightly—placing it near the 45th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,752 is significantly lower than the national median of $2,690, reflecting both a lower home value and a moderate tax burden.
Louisa undercuts Iowa average
At 1.273%, Louisa County's effective rate is slightly below Iowa's state average of 1.344%, making it a relatively affordable county within the state. The median annual tax of $1,752 is 19% lower than Iowa's average of $2,160, offering relief to property owners.
Louisa offers tax relief regionally
Louisa County's 1.273% rate is the lowest among its peer group, undercutting Lucas (1.480%), Marshall (1.514%), and Madison (1.554%) counties. With a median home value of just $137,600, residents here enjoy the lowest median tax bill of $1,752 in the region.
What homeowners pay annually
A typical Louisa County homeowner with a median-valued house of $137,600 pays approximately $1,752 per year in property taxes. Those with mortgages pay slightly more at $1,933, while those who own outright average $1,443 annually.
You may be paying too much
Even in an affordable county, some Louisa County homeowners are overassessed. If your property's assessed value doesn't align with comparable recent sales, file an appeal with your county assessor to potentially reduce your tax burden.
How Louisa County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Louisa County
1.27%
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.