Cedar County Property Tax Rate

Iowa

1.22%effective rate

Cedar County, Iowa has an effective property tax rate of 1.22%, which is 33% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $211,300, homeowners pay approximately $2,568 per year in property taxes. Cedar County ranks #70 out of 99 counties in Iowa for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,568

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$211,300

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.19%

Median income: $80,602

State Rank📍

#70

of 99 counties in IA

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,663

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,441

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Cedar County pay on average $222 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Cedar County Compares

Cedar County
1.22%
Iowa Average
1.39%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Iowa

Union
1.80%
Polk
1.68%
Linn
1.66%
Montgomery
1.65%
Decatur
1.61%
Clarke
1.60%
Wapello
1.58%
Pottawattamie
1.57%

Iowa Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Cedar County homeowners

General Homestead

Up to $4,850 of assessed value or actual levy credit

Primary residence owners as of July 1

Disabled Veteran

100% exemption from property taxes

Veterans with 100% permanent service-connected disability

Property Tax Credit (Over 65/Disabled)

Credit based on income; may cover up to 100% of taxes

Homeowners age 65+ or totally disabled with income under $25,328

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Cedar County

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,660

$305/month · Rate: 1.22%

Quick Facts

Population18,349
Owner-Occupied74.8%
National Rank#705 of 3,135
Median Income$80,602

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.