Guthrie County, Iowa Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Iowa. Population: 3,828.
The median annual property tax in Guthrie County is $2,172, which is 1% higher than the Iowa state average and 13% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.33% on a median home value of $163,900. Property taxes represent 2.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,172
+1% vs State
+13% vs US
Median Home Value
$163,900
+2% vs State
-23% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.33%
-1% vs State
+40% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,327
$194/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,976
$165/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 | $2,172 +1.5% | 1.33% |
| 2022 | $2,140 +10.1% | 1.40% |
| 2021 | $1,944 +12.5% | 1.41% |
| 2020 | $1,728 +6.3% | 1.34% |
| 2019 | $1,625 | 1.38% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$79,981
per year
Monthly Tax
$181
per month
Other Counties in Iowa
Sioux County
Tax: $2,722/yr Rate: 1.16%
Monona County
Tax: $1,412/yr Rate: 1.15%
Madison County
Tax: $3,681/yr Rate: 1.55%
Mills County
Tax: $3,334/yr Rate: 1.46%
Crawford County
Tax: $1,799/yr Rate: 1.32%
Emmet County
Tax: $1,570/yr Rate: 1.48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Guthrie County, Iowa? ▼
The median annual property tax in Guthrie County is $2,172 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.33% on a median home value of $163,900.
How does Guthrie County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Guthrie County are 13% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.33% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Guthrie County? ▼
In Guthrie County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,327 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,976. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Guthrie County? ▼
Property taxes in Guthrie County represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $79,981. 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.