Jefferson County property tax
Homeowners in Jefferson County, Iowa typically pay about 1.41% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,311 on a median home value of $163,400.
Typical effective rate
1.41%
higher than 14% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,311
per year
Median home value
$163,400
In IA
#24
of 99 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.41% — 51% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 2% higher than the Iowa median of 1.39%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,463 for mortgaged homes, $2,194 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 24th highest effective rate of 99 ranked Iowa counties; nationally it sits around the 86th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Jefferson County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.41%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Jefferson County, IA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Jefferson County is 1.41% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,311) divided by the median home value ($163,400) 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 Jefferson County?
The median owner-occupied home in Jefferson County is valued at $163,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,311 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,463, versus $2,194 for homes without one.
How does Jefferson County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Jefferson County's effective rate is 2% higher than the Iowa median, ranking 24th of 99 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Iowa counties
Counties ranked closest to Jefferson County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Iowa counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Cerro Gordo County | 1.45% | $2,410 |
| 22 | Warren County | 1.43% | $3,865 |
| 23 | Marshall County | 1.42% | $2,067 |
| 25 | Jasper County | 1.41% | $2,633 |
| 26 | Page County | 1.41% | $1,764 |
| 27 | Dallas County | 1.41% | $5,001 |
Official data & resources for Jefferson County
- Jefferson County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Jefferson County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Jefferson 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.