Woodbury County Property Taxes
Woodbury County, Iowa
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
17.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$212/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.48%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$172,000
State avg ▲ $160,608
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,643
$220/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,369
$197/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#73
of 99 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Woodbury County, Iowa
Woodbury taxes above national average
Woodbury County's effective tax rate of 1.478% exceeds the national median of 1.086%, placing it in the top 35% of U.S. counties for property tax burden. Residents here pay $2,542 annually on a median home valued at $172,000—considerably less in absolute dollars than the national median tax of $2,690, but at a higher rate relative to home values.
Highest taxes in Iowa
Woodbury County ranks among Iowa's highest-taxed counties, with an effective rate of 1.478% compared to the state average of 1.344%. At $2,542 in median annual property taxes, Woodbury residents pay 18% more than Iowa's median taxpayer, though home values here are lower than the state's more expensive markets.
Woodbury leads regional tax burden
Woodbury County's 1.478% rate significantly outpaces nearby Worth County (1.075%) and Wright County (1.544%), though Wright edges it out slightly. Woodbury's median tax bill of $2,542 is notably higher than Worth's $1,530, reflecting both higher rates and home values.
Annual tax on median Woodbury home
On Woodbury's median home value of $172,000, the typical property owner pays $2,542 in annual taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more at $2,643, while those without mortgages pay $2,369.
Appeal your assessment
Many Woodbury County homeowners are overassessed relative to current market values, making appeals an underused opportunity for tax relief. With property values in flux, it's worth checking whether your assessed value aligns with recent sales of comparable homes in your area.
How Woodbury County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Woodbury County
1.48%
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.