Marshall County Property Taxes
Marshall County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$169/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.51%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$134,100
State avg ▼ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,143
$179/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,923
$160/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#81
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Marshall County, Iowa
Marshall's rate exceeds national norm
Marshall County's effective tax rate of 1.514% surpasses the national median of 1.099%, placing it around the 65th percentile across U.S. counties. With a median home value of $134,100 and a median property tax of $2,030, the county imposes a substantial rate on modestly valued properties.
Marshall ranks above state average
At 1.514%, Marshall County's effective rate exceeds Iowa's state average of 1.344%, placing it in the upper tier of taxing counties statewide. The median property tax of $2,030 is 6% below Iowa's average of $2,160, held down by lower median home values.
Marshall moderately taxed regionally
Marshall County's 1.514% rate ranks third-highest among its peer group, behind Linn (1.661%) and Madison (1.554%), but above Lucas (1.480%) and Louisa (1.273%). At $134,100, its median home value is among the lowest in the region, keeping actual tax bills competitive.
What homeowners pay annually
A typical Marshall County homeowner with a median-valued house of $134,100 pays approximately $2,030 per year in property taxes. Those with mortgages face slightly higher bills at $2,143, while those who own outright average $1,923 annually.
You may be paying too much
Marshall County homeowners should review their assessed values carefully. If you believe your property is overassessed relative to current market sales, contact your county assessor about filing a property tax appeal.
How Marshall County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Marshall County
1.51%
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.