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Pocahontas, Iowa property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.36%

Homeowners in Pocahontas, Iowa paid a median $1,438 a year in property tax on a median home worth $106,100, an effective rate of about 1.36% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#292 lowest of 587Iowa places we cover

1.13%Pocahontas County overall
Median tax paid
$1,438
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$106,100
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.36%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
2.2%
of $66,574 median household income
Owner costs
$1,019/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Pocahontas vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Pocahontas1.36%
Pocahontas County1.13%
Iowa1.39%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Pocahontas$1,438
Pocahontas County$1,111
Iowa$2,897
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Pocahontas

At the local 1.36% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$2,033$169
$250,000$3,388$282
$350,000$4,744$395
$500,000$6,777$565

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Pocahontas, Iowa?

Homeowners in Pocahontas, Iowa paid a median $1,438 a year in property tax on a median home worth $106,100, an effective rate of about 1.36% (Census 2020–2024).

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

About $3,388 a year at the 1.36% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

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

Pocahontas ranks #292 lowest of 587 Iowa places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.39%. Pocahontas County overall is 1.13%.