Buena Vista County property tax
Homeowners in Buena Vista County, Iowa typically pay about 1.21% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,931 on a median home value of $159,500.
Typical effective rate
1.21%
higher than 23% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,931
per year
Median home value
$159,500
In IA
#74
of 99 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.21% — 29% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 13% lower than the Iowa median of 1.39%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,125 for mortgaged homes, $1,725 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 74th highest effective rate of 99 ranked Iowa counties; nationally it sits around the 77th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Buena Vista County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.21%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Buena Vista County, IA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Buena Vista County is 1.21% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,931) divided by the median home value ($159,500) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Buena Vista County?
The median owner-occupied home in Buena Vista County is valued at $159,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,931 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,125, versus $1,725 for homes without one.
How does Buena Vista County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Buena Vista County's effective rate is 13% lower than the Iowa median, ranking 74th of 99 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Iowa counties
Counties ranked closest to Buena Vista County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Iowa counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Marion County | 1.22% | $2,848 |
| 72 | Guthrie County | 1.22% | $2,199 |
| 73 | Cedar County | 1.22% | $2,568 |
| 75 | Fremont County | 1.21% | $1,868 |
| 76 | Palo Alto County | 1.20% | $1,474 |
| 77 | Hancock County | 1.18% | $1,673 |
Official data & resources for Buena Vista County
- Buena Vista County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Buena Vista County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Buena Vista County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.