Cedar County, Iowa Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Iowa. Population: 6,092.
The median annual property tax in Cedar County is $2,433, which is 13% higher than the Iowa state average and 27% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.22% on a median home value of $199,700. Property taxes represent 3.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,433
+13% vs State
+27% vs US
Median Home Value
$199,700
+24% vs State
-6% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.22%
-9% vs State
+28% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,552
$213/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,256
$188/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 | $2,433 +6.0% | 1.22% |
| 2022 | $2,295 +3.4% | 1.27% |
| 2021 | $2,219 +5.4% | 1.32% |
| 2020 | $2,106 +9.9% | 1.29% |
| 2019 | $1,916 | 1.23% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$79,080
per year
Monthly Tax
$203
per month
Other Counties in Iowa
Adams County
Tax: $1,479/yr Rate: 1.27%
Black Hawk County
Tax: $2,790/yr Rate: 1.53%
Page County
Tax: $1,721/yr Rate: 1.43%
Clarke County
Tax: $2,335/yr Rate: 1.46%
Sac County
Tax: $1,423/yr Rate: 1.03%
Cherokee County
Tax: $1,561/yr Rate: 1.08%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Cedar County, Iowa? ▼
The median annual property tax in Cedar County is $2,433 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.22% on a median home value of $199,700.
How does Cedar County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Cedar County are 27% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.22% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Cedar County? ▼
In Cedar County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,552 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,256. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Cedar County? ▼
Property taxes in Cedar County represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $79,080. 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.