Ionia, 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
1.27%

Homeowners in Ionia, Iowa paid a median $1,214 a year in property tax on a median home worth $95,700, an effective rate of about 1.27% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#205 lowest of 587Iowa places we cover

1.02%Chickasaw County overall
Median tax paid
$1,214
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$95,700
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.27%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
1.6%
of $73,945 median household income
Owner costs
$977/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Ionia vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Ionia1.27%
Chickasaw County1.02%
Iowa1.39%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Ionia$1,214
Chickasaw County$1,863
Iowa$2,897
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Ionia

At the local 1.27% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,903$159
$250,000$3,171$264
$350,000$4,440$370
$500,000$6,343$529

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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 Ionia, Iowa?

Homeowners in Ionia, Iowa paid a median $1,214 a year in property tax on a median home worth $95,700, an effective rate of about 1.27% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

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

About $3,171 a year at the 1.27% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Ionia higher than the rest of Iowa?

Ionia ranks #205 lowest of 587 Iowa places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.39%. Chickasaw County overall is 1.02%.