Mills County Property Taxes
Mills County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
54.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$278/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.46%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$228,700
State avg ▲ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,341
$278/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,320
$277/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#71
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Mills County, Iowa
Mills County taxes run above national median
At 1.458%, Mills County's effective tax rate sits well above the national median of 1.1%, placing it in roughly the 75th percentile nationally. The median property tax bill here is $3,334, compared to the national median of $2,690—a difference of $644 annually.
Above-average taxes within Iowa
Mills County ranks among Iowa's higher-tax counties with an effective rate of 1.458% versus the state average of 1.344%. The county's median tax of $3,334 significantly exceeds Iowa's state average of $2,160.
Notably pricier than surrounding counties
Mills County homeowners pay substantially more than neighbors in Monona County (1.152% rate, $1,412 median tax) and Montgomery County (1.791% rate, $1,968 median tax). The difference reflects both higher home values here ($228,700 median) and higher effective rates.
Typical Mills County home costs $3,334 yearly
A median-valued home in Mills County at $228,700 generates an estimated annual property tax bill of $3,334. This calculation is based on the county's 1.458% effective tax rate and represents a real cost for most homeowners.
Tax appeal opportunity for some homeowners
Many property owners statewide discover their homes are overassessed relative to market value, creating potential grounds for tax appeals. If your assessed value seems high compared to recent sales in your neighborhood, consulting a local assessor or tax professional could uncover savings.
How Mills County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Mills County
1.46%
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.