Scott County Property Tax Rate

Iowa

1.47%effective rate

Scott County, Iowa has an effective property tax rate of 1.47%, which is 60% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $222,000, homeowners pay approximately $3,273 per year in property taxes. Scott County ranks #19 out of 99 counties in Iowa for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$3,273

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$222,000

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

4.18%

Median income: $78,277

State Rank📍

#19

of 99 counties in IA

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$3,339

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$3,140

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Scott County pay on average $199 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Scott County Compares

Scott County
1.47%
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%

Historical Property Tax Trends

YearMedian TaxMedian Home ValueEffective Rate
2020$2,797$167,9001.67%
2021$2,877$172,1001.67%
2022$3,108$198,0001.57%
2023$3,221$212,5001.52%
2024$3,273$222,0001.47%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Iowa Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Scott 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 Scott County

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,410

$368/month · Rate: 1.47%

Quick Facts

Population174,608
Owner-Occupied65.2%
National Rank#371 of 3,135
Median Income$78,277

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Cities in Scott County

Explore property tax data for 2 cities in Scott County, Iowa.

CityAnnual TaxRate
Davenport$2,7771.70%
Bettendorf$4,4091.49%

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.