Monroe County Property Taxes
Monroe County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
4.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$172/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.52%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$135,900
State avg ▼ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,063
$172/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,067
$172/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#84
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Monroe County, Iowa
Monroe County taxes exceed national average
Monroe County's effective tax rate of 1.520% substantially exceeds the 1.1% national median, placing it in roughly the 80th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $2,065 runs 23% higher than the national median of $2,690, though lower absolute home values ($135,900) limit the total bill.
High effective rate within Iowa
Monroe County's 1.520% effective tax rate ranks among the highest in Iowa, exceeding the state average of 1.344% by 13%. The median tax bill of $2,065 exceeds Iowa's statewide median of $2,160 despite lower median home values.
Elevated rate relative to nearby counties
Monroe County's 1.520% rate significantly exceeds Mitchell County's 1.156% and Monona County's 1.152%, though it falls below Mills County's 1.458%. For comparable home values in the region, Monroe homeowners face among the steepest effective rates.
Monroe median home tax reaches $2,065
A home valued at Monroe County's $135,900 median generates an estimated annual property tax of $2,065 at the county's 1.520% rate. Despite modest home values, the high effective rate produces mid-range annual tax bills for the region.
High rates make reassessment reviews worthwhile
In high-tax-rate counties, even small assessment adjustments deliver meaningful annual savings due to the steep effective rate. Monroe County homeowners should particularly consider reviewing their assessments if they suspect overvaluation.
How Monroe County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Monroe County
1.52%
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.