Wayne County, Iowa Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Iowa. Population: 2,045.
The median annual property tax in Wayne County is $1,377, which is 36% lower than the Iowa state average and 28% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.35% on a median home value of $102,300. Property taxes represent 2.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,377
-36% vs State
-28% vs US
Median Home Value
$102,300
-36% vs State
-52% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.35%
+1% vs State
+42% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,644
$137/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,195
$100/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 | $1,377 -1.1% | 1.35% |
| 2022 | $1,392 +9.1% | 1.41% |
| 2021 | $1,276 +3.0% | 1.53% |
| 2020 | $1,239 +4.6% | 1.55% |
| 2019 | $1,185 | 1.46% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$59,118
per year
Monthly Tax
$115
per month
Other Counties in Iowa
Muscatine County
Tax: $2,667/yr Rate: 1.55%
Adair County
Tax: $1,858/yr Rate: 1.32%
Fremont County
Tax: $1,918/yr Rate: 1.30%
Audubon County
Tax: $1,353/yr Rate: 1.23%
Louisa County
Tax: $1,752/yr Rate: 1.27%
Wapello County
Tax: $1,854/yr Rate: 1.64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Wayne County, Iowa? ▼
The median annual property tax in Wayne County is $1,377 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.35% on a median home value of $102,300.
How does Wayne County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Wayne County are 28% below 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 Wayne County? ▼
In Wayne County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,644 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,195. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Wayne County? ▼
Property taxes in Wayne County represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $59,118. 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.