Marshall County Property Tax Rate

Iowa

1.42%effective rate

Marshall County, Iowa has an effective property tax rate of 1.42%, which is 54% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $145,500, homeowners pay approximately $2,067 per year in property taxes. Marshall County ranks #23 out of 99 counties in Iowa for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,067

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$145,500

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.82%

Median income: $73,315

State Rank📍

#23

of 99 counties in IA

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,132

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,000

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Marshall County pay on average $132 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Marshall County Compares

Marshall County
1.42%
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 Marshall 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 Marshall County

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,260

$355/month · Rate: 1.42%

Quick Facts

Population40,114
Owner-Occupied68.6%
National Rank#439 of 3,135
Median Income$73,315

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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.