Charles City, Iowa property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.52%

Homeowners in Charles City, Iowa paid a median $1,754 a year in property tax on a median home worth $115,400, an effective rate of about 1.52% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#432 lowest of 587Iowa places we cover

1.34%Floyd County overall
Median tax paid
$1,754
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$115,400
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.52%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
3.0%
of $59,180 median household income
Owner costs
$1,144/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Charles City vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Charles City1.52%
Floyd County1.34%
Iowa1.39%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Charles City$1,754
Floyd County$1,929
Iowa$2,897
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Charles City

At the local 1.52% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$2,280$190
$250,000$3,800$317
$350,000$5,320$443
$500,000$7,600$633

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Charles City, Iowa?

Homeowners in Charles City, Iowa paid a median $1,754 a year in property tax on a median home worth $115,400, an effective rate of about 1.52% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Charles City?

About $3,800 a year at the 1.52% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Charles City higher than the rest of Iowa?

Charles City ranks #432 lowest of 587 Iowa places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.39%. Floyd County overall is 1.34%.