Tama County Property Taxes
Tama County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
10% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$162/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.39%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$139,900
State avg ▼ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,975
$165/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,896
$158/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#62
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Tama County, Iowa
Tama County taxes slightly above national norm
Tama County's effective tax rate of 1.390% runs about 26% higher than the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the upper-middle range nationally. The median property tax of $1,945 is about 28% below the national median of $2,690 due to lower home values.
Above Iowa's average rate
Tama County's 1.390% effective rate slightly exceeds Iowa's state average of 1.344%, making it one of the higher-taxed counties in the state. The median tax bill of $1,945 falls below the state median of $2,160, driven by relatively modest home values.
Tama ranks high in regional tax rates
Tama County's 1.390% rate is among the highest in its region, surpassed only by Story County's 1.472% and Scott County's 1.516%. It notably exceeds Sac, Sioux, and Shelby counties' rates.
What homeowners actually pay here
A homeowner with a $139,900 median-valued home in Tama County pays roughly $1,945 annually in property taxes. That's about $162 per month—higher than some nearby counties with similar home values.
Review your assessment for potential savings
With Tama County's above-average tax rate, confirming your assessment's accuracy is crucial. Many homeowners discover they're overassessed and successfully appeal to lower their annual tax burden.
How Tama County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Tama County
1.39%
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.