Webster County property tax
Homeowners in Webster County, Iowa typically pay about 1.39% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,138 on a median home value of $153,800.
Typical effective rate
1.39%
higher than 15% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,138
per year
Median home value
$153,800
In IA
#30
of 99 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.39% — 48% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and about the Iowa median.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,284 for mortgaged homes, $1,970 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 30th highest effective rate of 99 ranked Iowa counties; nationally it sits around the 85th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Webster County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.39%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Webster County, IA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Webster County is 1.39% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,138) divided by the median home value ($153,800) 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 Webster County?
The median owner-occupied home in Webster County is valued at $153,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,138 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,284, versus $1,970 for homes without one.
How does Webster County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Webster County's effective rate is about the Iowa median, ranking 30th of 99 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Iowa counties
Counties ranked closest to Webster County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Iowa counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Dallas County | 1.41% | $5,001 |
| 28 | Story County | 1.40% | $3,632 |
| 29 | Davis County | 1.40% | $2,269 |
| 31 | Lee County | 1.38% | $1,955 |
| 32 | Monroe County | 1.37% | $2,149 |
| 33 | Tama County | 1.37% | $2,043 |
Official data & resources for Webster County
- Webster County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Webster County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Webster 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.