Winneshiek County Property Taxes
Winneshiek County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
28.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$232/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.16%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$239,000
State avg ▲ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,807
$234/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,754
$230/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#18
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Winneshiek County, Iowa
Winneshiek taxes run below national average
At 1.165%, Winneshiek County's effective tax rate is one of the lowest in the nation, well below the median of 1.91%. The median property tax of $2,784 slightly exceeds the national median of $2,690, driven by higher home values relative to the county's favorable tax rate.
Iowa's most tax-friendly county
Winneshiek County's 1.165% effective rate is the lowest among Iowa's peers, running 13% below the state average of 1.344%. This makes Winneshiek one of the most tax-advantaged counties statewide despite having higher-than-average property values.
Lowest rates with higher home values
Winneshiek's 1.165% rate beats all regional neighbors, including Van Buren (1.201%) and Wayne (1.346%), while supporting median home values of $239,000. The combination of low tax rates and higher property values makes Winneshiek a rare tax-efficient county.
What you'll pay on a typical home
On Winneshiek's median home value of $239,000, the typical property tax bill comes to $2,784 annually, or about $232 per month. Those with a mortgage typically pay $2,807 once escrow and insurance are added.
Check if your assessment is fair
Even in Iowa's most tax-friendly county, assessment errors exist and appeals succeed regularly. With higher-valued homes in Winneshiek, a successful appeal could save meaningful dollars annually.
How Winneshiek County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Winneshiek County
1.16%
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.