Homeowners in Benton County, Iowa paid a median $2,727 a year in property tax on a median home worth $208,200, an effective rate of about 1.31% (Census 2020–2024).
1.39%Iowa statewide · US 0.94%
How Benton County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.31% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,965 | $164 |
| $250,000 | $3,274 | $273 |
| $350,000 | $4,584 | $382 |
| $500,000 | $6,549 | $546 |
Cities and towns in Benton County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton | $2,568 | $152,300 | 1.69% |
| Belle Plaine | $1,710 | $113,900 | 1.50% |
| Atkins | $3,928 | $314,900 | 1.25% |
| Urbana | $3,688 | $228,900 | 1.61% |
| Walford | $4,236 | $303,000 | 1.40% |
| Newhall | $2,408 | $186,300 | 1.29% |
| Shellsburg | $2,718 | $175,800 | 1.55% |
| Keystone | $1,617 | $148,400 | 1.09% |
| Blairstown | $2,302 | $175,000 | 1.32% |
| Van Horne | $2,509 | $184,500 | 1.36% |
| Norway | $2,073 | $158,400 | 1.31% |
| Garrison | $937 | $72,900 | 1.29% |
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Related
- Iowa property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Franklin County, IA1.32% effective
- Mahaska County, IA1.32% effective
- Fayette County, IA1.30% effective
- Calhoun County, IA1.32% effective
- Winnebago County, IA1.32% effective
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Iowa
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Des Moines pop. 212,421
- Cedar Rapids pop. 137,264
- Davenport pop. 100,913
- Sioux City pop. 86,101
- Iowa City pop. 75,752
- Ankeny pop. 72,615
- West Des Moines pop. 71,083
- Ames pop. 67,669
- Waterloo pop. 67,008
- Council Bluffs pop. 62,586
- Polk County pop. 503,175
- Linn County pop. 230,004
- Scott County pop. 174,608
- Johnson County pop. 156,639
- Black Hawk County pop. 131,049
- Dallas County pop. 107,968
- Woodbury County pop. 106,247
- Story County pop. 100,466
- Dubuque County pop. 99,030
- Pottawattamie County pop. 93,424
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Benton County, Iowa?
Homeowners in Benton County, Iowa paid a median $2,727 a year in property tax on a median home worth $208,200, an effective rate of about 1.31% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Benton County?
About $3,929 a year ($327 a month) at the 1.31% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Benton County property tax high?
It ranks #46 lowest of 99 Iowa counties. The state median effective rate is 1.39% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Benton County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Benton County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.