Winnebago County Property Taxes
Winnebago County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
16.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$150/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.36%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$132,300
State avg ▼ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,790
$149/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,808
$151/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#57
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Winnebago County, Iowa
Winnebago taxes run roughly at national average
At 1.361%, Winnebago County's effective tax rate sits just below the national median, placing it right in the middle nationally. The median property tax of $1,800 falls well short of the national median of $2,690, reflecting lower home values in the region.
Slightly above Iowa's statewide average
Winnebago County's 1.361% effective rate runs just 1.3% above Iowa's state average of 1.344%, putting it essentially in line with the state. The median property tax of $1,800 trails Iowa's $2,160 average, indicating relatively modest home values.
Lower taxes than most regional peers
Winnebago's 1.361% rate sits between Van Buren (1.201%) and Washington County (1.347%), making it one of the region's more tax-friendly options. Its median tax of $1,800 remains well below Warren ($3,797) and Winneshiek ($2,784).
What you'll pay on a typical home
On Winnebago's median home value of $132,300, the typical property tax bill comes to $1,800 annually, or about $150 per month. Those with a mortgage typically pay $1,790 once escrow and insurance are included.
Check if your assessment is fair
Even with moderate tax rates, Winnebago homeowners should verify their assessments for accuracy. If your assessed value appears inflated compared to recent neighborhood sales, an assessment appeal could provide additional savings.
How Winnebago County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Winnebago County
1.36%
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.