Clinton County property tax
Homeowners in Clinton County, Iowa typically pay about 1.53% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,461 on a median home value of $160,600.
Typical effective rate
1.53%
higher than 10% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,461
per year
Median home value
$160,600
In IA
#10
of 99 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.53% — 63% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 10% higher than the Iowa median of 1.39%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,503 for mortgaged homes, $2,402 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 10th highest effective rate of 99 ranked Iowa counties; nationally it sits around the 90th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Clinton County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.53%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Clinton County, IA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Clinton County is 1.53% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,461) divided by the median home value ($160,600) 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 Clinton County?
The median owner-occupied home in Clinton County is valued at $160,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,461 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,503, versus $2,402 for homes without one.
How does Clinton County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Clinton County's effective rate is 10% higher than the Iowa median, ranking 10th of 99 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Iowa counties
Counties ranked closest to Clinton County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Iowa counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Wapello County | 1.58% | $1,974 |
| 8 | Pottawattamie County | 1.57% | $3,067 |
| 9 | Henry County | 1.56% | $2,559 |
| 11 | Johnson County | 1.52% | $4,681 |
| 12 | Wright County | 1.51% | $1,806 |
| 13 | Des Moines County | 1.51% | $2,058 |
Official data & resources for Clinton County
- Clinton County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Clinton County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Clinton 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.