Sac County, Iowa Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Iowa. Population: 3,317.
The median annual property tax in Sac County is $1,423, which is 34% lower than the Iowa state average and 26% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.03% on a median home value of $138,400. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,423
-34% vs State
-26% vs US
Median Home Value
$138,400
-14% vs State
-35% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.03%
-23% vs State
+8% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,466
$122/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,387
$116/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 | $1,423 +8.1% | 1.03% |
| 2022 | $1,316 +12.4% | 1.10% |
| 2021 | $1,171 +5.0% | 1.12% |
| 2020 | $1,115 +3.7% | 1.10% |
| 2019 | $1,075 | 1.12% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$70,991
per year
Monthly Tax
$119
per month
Other Counties in Iowa
Muscatine County
Tax: $2,667/yr Rate: 1.55%
Cerro Gordo County
Tax: $2,305/yr Rate: 1.50%
Scott County
Tax: $3,221/yr Rate: 1.52%
Keokuk County
Tax: $1,491/yr Rate: 1.33%
Cedar County
Tax: $2,433/yr Rate: 1.22%
Monroe County
Tax: $2,065/yr Rate: 1.52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Sac County, Iowa? ▼
The median annual property tax in Sac County is $1,423 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.03% on a median home value of $138,400.
How does Sac County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Sac County are 26% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.03% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Sac County? ▼
In Sac County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,466 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,387. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Sac County? ▼
Property taxes in Sac County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $70,991. 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.