Union County, Iowa Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Iowa. Population: 3,645.
The median annual property tax in Union County is $2,108, which is 2% lower than the Iowa state average and 10% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.79% on a median home value of $117,800. Property taxes represent 3.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,108
-2% vs State
+10% vs US
Median Home Value
$117,800
-27% vs State
-44% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.79%
+34% vs State
+88% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,086
$174/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,123
$177/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 | $2,108 +13.2% | 1.79% |
| 2022 | $1,863 +2.9% | 1.64% |
| 2021 | $1,811 +4.0% | 1.66% |
| 2020 | $1,741 -3.6% | 1.59% |
| 2019 | $1,806 | 1.74% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$56,813
per year
Monthly Tax
$176
per month
Other Counties in Iowa
Crawford County
Tax: $1,799/yr Rate: 1.32%
Henry County
Tax: $2,394/yr Rate: 1.61%
Clay County
Tax: $2,028/yr Rate: 1.18%
Wright County
Tax: $1,695/yr Rate: 1.54%
Pocahontas County
Tax: $1,066/yr Rate: 1.14%
Adair County
Tax: $1,858/yr Rate: 1.32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Union County, Iowa? ▼
The median annual property tax in Union County is $2,108 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.79% on a median home value of $117,800.
How does Union County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Union County are 10% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.79% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Union County? ▼
In Union County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,086 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,123. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Union County? ▼
Property taxes in Union County represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $56,813. 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.