Cass County, Iowa Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Iowa. Population: 4,184.
The median annual property tax in Cass County is $1,904, which is 12% lower than the Iowa state average and 1% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.43% on a median home value of $133,300. Property taxes represent 3.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,904
-12% vs State
-1% vs US
Median Home Value
$133,300
-17% vs State
-37% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.43%
+7% vs State
+51% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,816
$151/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,019
$168/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,904 +2.8% | 1.43% |
| 2022 | $1,852 +3.3% | 1.45% |
| 2021 | $1,793 +6.5% | 1.59% |
| 2020 | $1,684 +3.2% | 1.57% |
| 2019 | $1,632 | 1.60% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$61,657
per year
Monthly Tax
$159
per month
Other Counties in Iowa
Polk County
Tax: $4,364/yr Rate: 1.76%
Des Moines County
Tax: $2,097/yr Rate: 1.53%
Mills County
Tax: $3,334/yr Rate: 1.46%
Osceola County
Tax: $1,302/yr Rate: 1.05%
Adair County
Tax: $1,858/yr Rate: 1.32%
Plymouth County
Tax: $2,363/yr Rate: 1.08%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Cass County, Iowa? ▼
The median annual property tax in Cass County is $1,904 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.43% on a median home value of $133,300.
How does Cass County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Cass County are 1% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.43% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Cass County? ▼
In Cass County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,816 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,019. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Cass County? ▼
Property taxes in Cass County represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $61,657. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.