Washington County, Iowa Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Iowa. Population: 6,530.
The median annual property tax in Washington County is $2,688, which is 24% higher than the Iowa state average and 40% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.35% on a median home value of $199,600. Property taxes represent 3.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,688
+24% vs State
+40% vs US
Median Home Value
$199,600
+24% vs State
-6% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.35%
+1% vs State
+42% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,602
$217/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,824
$235/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 | $2,688 +6.4% | 1.35% |
| 2022 | $2,527 +8.8% | 1.39% |
| 2021 | $2,322 +3.2% | 1.46% |
| 2020 | $2,250 +1.3% | 1.42% |
| 2019 | $2,222 | 1.47% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$71,339
per year
Monthly Tax
$224
per month
Other Counties in Iowa
Dickinson County
Tax: $2,458/yr Rate: 0.98%
Clinton County
Tax: $2,382/yr Rate: 1.55%
Cedar County
Tax: $2,433/yr Rate: 1.22%
Buena Vista County
Tax: $1,822/yr Rate: 1.24%
Monroe County
Tax: $2,065/yr Rate: 1.52%
O'Brien County
Tax: $1,572/yr Rate: 0.99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Washington County, Iowa? ▼
The median annual property tax in Washington County is $2,688 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.35% on a median home value of $199,600.
How does Washington County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Washington County are 40% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.35% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Washington County? ▼
In Washington County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,602 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,824. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Washington County? ▼
Property taxes in Washington County represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $71,339. 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.