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Pottawattamie County

Pottawattamie County, Iowa

Effective Tax Rate

1.61%

Median Annual Tax

$2,961

How Pottawattamie County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Pottawattamie County$2,961
Iowa State Average$2,160
National Average$1,924

Pottawattamie County

1.61%

Effective rate

Iowa Avg

1.34%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$3,137

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,737

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,961

Monthly Escrow

$247

Effective Rate

1.61%

vs. Iowa State Average▲ 37.1% above
vs. National Average▲ 10.1% above
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Pottawattamie County, Iowa?
The effective property tax rate in Pottawattamie County, Iowa is 1.61%. 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 Pottawattamie County?
The median annual property tax payment in Pottawattamie County is $2,961. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,137, while those without a mortgage pay $2,737.
How does Pottawattamie County compare to the Iowa average?
Pottawattamie County's effective tax rate of 1.61% is higher than the Iowa state average of 1.34%. The median annual property tax in Pottawattamie County is $2,961, compared to the state average of $2,160.
What is the median home value in Pottawattamie County, Iowa?
The median home value in Pottawattamie County, Iowa is $183,600, 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

Henry County(IA)

Rate1.61%
Median Tax$2,394

Wapello County(IA)

Rate1.64%
Median Tax$1,854

Johnson County(IA)

Rate1.56%
Median Tax$4,587

Linn County(IA)

Rate1.66%
Median Tax$3,396
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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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