Marion County Property Taxes
Marion County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
26.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$227/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.29%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$211,100
State avg ▲ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,778
$232/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,625
$219/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#38
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Marion County, Iowa
Marion taxes moderate on national scale
Marion County's effective tax rate of 1.292% exceeds the national median of 1.099%, placing it around the 50th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $2,727 rivals the national median of $2,690, offering homeowners a near-average national experience despite Iowa's generally higher rates.
Marion just below state average
At 1.292%, Marion County's effective rate sits just below Iowa's state average of 1.344%, making it one of the more affordable options statewide. The median property tax of $2,727 is 26% above Iowa's average of $2,160, reflecting the county's relatively high home values of $211,100.
Marion competes well regionally
Marion County's 1.292% rate is the second-lowest in its peer group, trailing only Louisa (1.273%), and significantly undercutting Linn (1.661%), Madison (1.554%), and Marshall (1.514%). With homes valued similarly to Linn at $211,100, Marion residents enjoy considerably lower tax bills.
What homeowners pay annually
A typical Marion County homeowner with a median-valued house of $211,100 pays approximately $2,727 per year in property taxes. Those with mortgages face slightly higher bills at $2,778, while those who own outright average $2,625 annually.
You may be paying too much
Marion County homeowners should not assume their assessed values are accurate. If your assessment appears high relative to comparable nearby properties, contact your county assessor about filing an appeal.
How Marion County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Marion County
1.29%
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.