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Pocahontas County

Pocahontas County, Iowa

Effective Tax Rate

1.14%

Median Annual Tax

$1,066

How Pocahontas County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Pocahontas County$1,066
Iowa State Average$2,160
National Average$1,924

Pocahontas County

1.14%

Effective rate

Iowa Avg

1.34%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,260

per year

Without Mortgage

$916

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,066

Monthly Escrow

$89

Effective Rate

1.14%

vs. Iowa State Average▼ 50.6% below
vs. National Average▼ 60.4% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Pocahontas County, Iowa?
The effective property tax rate in Pocahontas County, Iowa is 1.14%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Pocahontas County?
The median annual property tax payment in Pocahontas County is $1,066. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,260, while those without a mortgage pay $916.
How does Pocahontas County compare to the Iowa average?
Pocahontas County's effective tax rate of 1.14% is lower than the Iowa state average of 1.34%. The median annual property tax in Pocahontas County is $1,066, compared to the state average of $2,160.
What is the median home value in Pocahontas County, Iowa?
The median home value in Pocahontas County, Iowa is $93,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Iowa?
Property taxes in Iowa are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Monona County(IA)

Rate1.15%
Median Tax$1,412

Sioux County(IA)

Rate1.16%
Median Tax$2,722

Mitchell County(IA)

Rate1.16%
Median Tax$1,897

Winneshiek County(IA)

Rate1.16%
Median Tax$2,784
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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.

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