Humboldt County Property Tax Rate

Iowa

1.29%effective rate

Humboldt County, Iowa has an effective property tax rate of 1.29%, which is 40% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $155,800, homeowners pay approximately $2,011 per year in property taxes. Humboldt County ranks #58 out of 99 counties in Iowa for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,011

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$155,800

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.8%

Median income: $71,946

State Rank📍

#58

of 99 counties in IA

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,260

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,847

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Humboldt County pay on average $413 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Humboldt County Compares

Humboldt County
1.29%
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 Humboldt 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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,870

$323/month · Rate: 1.29%

Quick Facts

Population9,591
Owner-Occupied70.7%
National Rank#606 of 3,135
Median Income$71,946

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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.