Iowa Property Tax Rates 2025

County
Median Property Taxes
With Mortgage
Without Mortgage
Dallas County$4,849$5,168$4,016
Johnson County$4,587$4,708$4,309
Polk County$4,364$4,498$4,033
Warren County$3,797$3,903$3,553
Madison County$3,681$3,719$3,597
Story County$3,586$3,740$3,394
Linn County$3,396$3,446$3,307
Mills County$3,334$3,341$3,320
Scott County$3,221$3,273$3,122
Pottawattamie County$2,961$3,137$2,737
Dubuque County$2,848$2,821$2,917
Bremer County$2,796$2,644$3,019
Black Hawk County$2,790$2,799$2,776
Winneshiek County$2,784$2,807$2,754
Boone County$2,741$2,811$2,618
Marion County$2,727$2,778$2,625
Sioux County$2,722$2,738$2,697
Washington County$2,688$2,602$2,824
Muscatine County$2,667$2,779$2,493
Benton County$2,627$2,758$2,417
Iowa County$2,560$2,648$2,454
Woodbury County$2,542$2,643$2,369
Jasper County$2,518$2,551$2,459
Dickinson County$2,458$2,356$2,594
Cedar County$2,433$2,552$2,256
Jefferson County$2,397$2,420$2,378
Henry County$2,394$2,298$2,531
Clinton County$2,382$2,419$2,323
Jones County$2,381$2,598$2,103
Plymouth County$2,363$2,389$2,329
Poweshiek County$2,362$2,341$2,384
Clarke County$2,335$2,489$2,008
Cerro Gordo County$2,305$2,391$2,185
Buchanan County$2,286$2,391$2,158
Delaware County$2,266$2,364$2,116
Davis County$2,217$2,316$2,100
Harrison County$2,214$2,286$2,100
Guthrie County$2,172$2,327$1,976
Butler County$2,158$2,205$2,086
Clayton County$2,149$2,205$2,087
Jackson County$2,129$2,249$1,981
Union County$2,108$2,086$2,123
Allamakee County$2,103$2,130$2,078
Des Moines County$2,097$2,224$1,950
Monroe County$2,065$2,063$2,067
Webster County$2,047$2,153$1,940
Marshall County$2,030$2,143$1,923
Clay County$2,028$2,081$1,970
Lyon County$1,983$2,078$1,868
Shelby County$1,976$1,942$2,037
Montgomery County$1,968$2,015$1,910
Mahaska County$1,956$2,137$1,748
Tama County$1,945$1,975$1,896
Grundy County$1,929$2,049$1,804
Fremont County$1,918$2,074$1,755
Ringgold County$1,909$2,246$1,633
Cass County$1,904$1,816$2,019
Mitchell County$1,897$1,869$1,959
Humboldt County$1,889$1,933$1,807
Adair County$1,858$1,958$1,759
Decatur County$1,856$1,914$1,759
Lee County$1,855$1,988$1,660
Wapello County$1,854$1,932$1,762
Floyd County$1,854$2,029$1,663
Carroll County$1,849$1,800$1,914
Buena Vista County$1,822$1,983$1,529
Hamilton County$1,807$1,750$1,859
Chickasaw County$1,804$1,839$1,750
Winnebago County$1,800$1,790$1,808
Crawford County$1,799$2,099$1,536
Louisa County$1,752$1,933$1,443
Howard County$1,744$1,744$1,743
Lucas County$1,732$1,804$1,654
Fayette County$1,721$1,746$1,678
Page County$1,721$1,785$1,644
Wright County$1,695$1,774$1,584
Greene County$1,682$1,780$1,577
Hardin County$1,613$1,629$1,595
Franklin County$1,597$1,651$1,528
O'Brien County$1,572$1,777$1,368
Emmet County$1,570$1,652$1,453
Cherokee County$1,561$1,478$1,643
Hancock County$1,541$1,665$1,439
Worth County$1,530$1,502$1,563
Calhoun County$1,506$1,749$1,359
Appanoose County$1,501$1,583$1,435
Keokuk County$1,491$1,550$1,423
Adams County$1,479$1,483$1,474
Palo Alto County$1,471$1,598$1,362
Kossuth County$1,437$1,544$1,327
Van Buren County$1,427$1,936$1,156
Sac County$1,423$1,466$1,387
Monona County$1,412$1,629$1,204
Wayne County$1,377$1,644$1,195
Audubon County$1,353$1,383$1,331
Taylor County$1,329$1,387$1,250
Osceola County$1,302$1,312$1,288
Ida County$1,158$1,243$1,026
Pocahontas County$1,066$1,260$916

Tax Rates by County

In Iowa, property tax rates vary by county. The median property tax paid across all 99 counties is $2,160.20. Property taxes are a significant source of local government funding, used to support public schools, infrastructure, and essential services. Iowa residents typically pay moderate property taxes compared to the national average.

Highest Property Taxes

Leading the state in property tax rates, Dallas County County residents contribute a median of $4,849 annually. Property owners with active mortgages face an average payment of $5,168, while those who own their homes outright still pay $4,016. These substantial rates typically correspond to areas with robust public services, high property values, and strong community amenities.

Lowest Property Taxes

At the other end of the spectrum, Pocahontas County County maintains the most modest property tax burden at $1,066. Mortgage holders in the area can expect to pay approximately $1,260 annually, with mortgage-free homeowners contributing $916. These reduced rates often indicate more conservative municipal spending, different funding approaches for public services, or areas with lower property valuations.

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)