Decatur County, Iowa Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Iowa. Population: 2,073.
The median annual property tax in Decatur County is $1,856, which is 14% lower than the Iowa state average and 3% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.69% on a median home value of $109,500. Property taxes represent 3.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,856
-14% vs State
-3% vs US
Median Home Value
$109,500
-32% vs State
-48% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.69%
+26% vs State
+78% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,914
$160/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,759
$147/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 | $1,856 +1.5% | 1.69% |
| 2022 | $1,828 +7.5% | 1.88% |
| 2021 | $1,700 +10.5% | 1.93% |
| 2020 | $1,539 +4.8% | 1.86% |
| 2019 | $1,469 | 1.77% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$57,146
per year
Monthly Tax
$155
per month
Other Counties in Iowa
Buena Vista County
Tax: $1,822/yr Rate: 1.24%
Osceola County
Tax: $1,302/yr Rate: 1.05%
Winneshiek County
Tax: $2,784/yr Rate: 1.16%
Humboldt County
Tax: $1,889/yr Rate: 1.29%
Carroll County
Tax: $1,849/yr Rate: 1.05%
Bremer County
Tax: $2,796/yr Rate: 1.35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Decatur County, Iowa? ▼
The median annual property tax in Decatur County is $1,856 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.69% on a median home value of $109,500.
How does Decatur County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Decatur County are 3% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.69% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Decatur County? ▼
In Decatur County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,914 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,759. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Decatur County? ▼
Property taxes in Decatur County represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $57,146. 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.