Poweshiek County Property Taxes
Poweshiek County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
9.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$197/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.28%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$184,200
State avg ▲ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,341
$195/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,384
$199/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#36
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Poweshiek County, Iowa
Poweshiek County: Moderate taxes, moderate values
Poweshiek County's effective tax rate of 1.282% sits slightly above the national median of 1.23%, placing it in the 55th percentile nationally. The median annual tax of $2,362 is 12% below the national median of $2,690, despite a median home value of $184,200 that's close to the national average.
Poweshiek ranks middle-of-the-road in Iowa
At 1.282%, Poweshiek County's effective rate is just 5% below the state average of 1.344%. The median tax of $2,362 is only 9% above the state median of $2,160, making Poweshiek a typical Iowa county by tax burden.
Poweshiek sits between high and low
Poweshiek's 1.282% rate falls between Polk (1.757%) to the east and Plymouth (1.081%) to the northwest. At $2,362 in median taxes, Poweshiek homeowners pay more than rural northern counties but less than Polk County.
Poweshiek County homeowner tax bill
A median home worth $184,200 in Poweshiek County generates roughly $2,362 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, expect $2,341; without one, the bill is $2,384.
Standard assessment reviews apply here
Like any county, Poweshiek property owners should verify their assessments against recent comparable sales. If your assessed value appears inflated compared to similar homes sold nearby, contact the county assessor about filing an appeal.
How Poweshiek County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Poweshiek County
1.28%
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.