Sac County Property Taxes
Sac County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
34.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$119/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.03%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$138,400
State avg ▼ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,466
$122/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,387
$116/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#4
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Sac County, Iowa
Sac County taxes rank well below national average
Sac County's effective tax rate of 1.028% sits well below the national median of 1.1%, putting it in the lower third nationally. The median property tax here is just $1,423 annually—half the national median of $2,690—reflecting both lower home values and a lighter tax burden overall.
Among Iowa's lowest-taxed counties
Sac County's 1.028% rate ranks it among the lowest in Iowa, beating the state average of 1.344% by a significant margin. The median tax bill of $1,423 is also well below the state median of $2,160, making it one of the more affordable counties in the state.
Sac stands out in its region
Sac County's 1.028% rate is meaningfully lower than most comparable counties nearby. Shelby County, for instance, has a 1.265% rate, while Tama County reaches 1.390%—meaning Sac homeowners keep more of their property wealth.
What homeowners actually pay here
A homeowner with a $138,400 median-valued home in Sac County pays roughly $1,423 annually in property taxes. That's about $119 per month—one of the lowest monthly burdens in the region.
Check if your assessment is fair
Even in lower-tax counties, many homeowners are overassessed relative to market value. If your property taxes feel high, you have the right to appeal your assessment and potentially recover back taxes owed.
How Sac County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Sac County
1.03%
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.