Polk County, Iowa

What is the property tax rate in Polk County, Iowa?
Polk County, Iowa has an effective property tax rate of 1.81% and a total tax burden of 12.95%, ranking #146 nationally. The median property tax paid is $4,208/year on a home valued at $232,000.
Source: US Census ACS, 2022

Ranked #146 nationally and #2 in Iowa for total tax burden.

Total Tax Burden
12.95%
National: 146th · State: 2nd
Property Tax Rate
1.81%
National: 173rd · State: 3rd
Income Tax Rate
5.320%
National: 375th
Sales Tax Rate
6.94%
National: 2050th

Tax Burden Breakdown

Property Tax (41%)Income Tax (41%)Sales Tax (18%)
Median Income: $78,827
Median Home Value: $232,000
Median Property Tax: $4,208/yr
Population: 493,378