Iron County, Utah Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Utah. Population: 13,255.
The median annual property tax in Iron County is $1,444, which is 20% lower than the Utah state average and 25% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.42% on a median home value of $342,900. Property taxes represent 2.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,444
-20% vs State
-25% vs US
Median Home Value
$342,900
-9% vs State
+62% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.42%
-16% vs State
-56% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,431
$119/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,473
$123/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 | $1,444 +4.2% | 0.42% |
| 2022 | $1,386 +7.3% | 0.46% |
| 2021 | $1,292 +4.4% | 0.52% |
| 2020 | $1,237 +4.1% | 0.53% |
| 2019 | $1,188 | 0.56% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$65,527
per year
Monthly Tax
$120
per month
Other Counties in Utah
Garfield County
Tax: $1,087/yr Rate: 0.38%
Rich County
Tax: $846/yr Rate: 0.29%
Carbon County
Tax: $1,288/yr Rate: 0.64%
Washington County
Tax: $2,076/yr Rate: 0.45%
Beaver County
Tax: $1,121/yr Rate: 0.39%
Kane County
Tax: $1,470/yr Rate: 0.42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Iron County, Utah? ▼
The median annual property tax in Iron County is $1,444 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.42% on a median home value of $342,900.
How does Iron County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Iron County are 25% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.42% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Iron County? ▼
In Iron County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,431 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,473. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Iron County? ▼
Property taxes in Iron County represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $65,527. 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.