Lucas County Property Taxes
Lucas County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
19.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$144/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.48%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$117,000
State avg ▼ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,804
$150/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,654
$138/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#76
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Lucas County, Iowa
Lucas taxes exceed national average
Lucas County's effective tax rate of 1.480% surpasses the national median of 1.099%, placing it around the 65th percentile nationally. Though the median home value of $117,000 is less than half the national median of $281,900, the county's higher tax rate produces a median bill of $1,732.
Lucas ranks above state average
Lucas County's 1.480% effective rate edges above Iowa's state average of 1.344%, putting it in the upper tier of taxing counties statewide. The median property tax of $1,732 is slightly below Iowa's average of $2,160, thanks to lower home values offsetting the higher rate.
Lucas taxes moderate regionally
Lucas County's 1.480% rate sits between Louisa (1.273%) and Marshall (1.514%), making it a middle-ground option in its peer group. Its median home value of $117,000 is the lowest in the region, keeping actual tax bills manageable despite the above-average rate.
What homeowners pay annually
A typical Lucas County homeowner with a median-valued house of $117,000 pays approximately $1,732 per year in property taxes. Those with mortgages face slightly higher bills at $1,804, while those who own outright average $1,654 annually.
You may be paying too much
Lucas County homeowners should not assume their assessed values are accurate. Request a reassessment with your county assessor if you believe your property is overvalued relative to current market conditions in your area.
How Lucas County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lucas County
1.48%
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.