Walcott, 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
1.29%

Homeowners in Walcott, Iowa paid a median $2,452 a year in property tax on a median home worth $190,300, an effective rate of about 1.29% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians

#226 lowest of 587Iowa places we cover

1.47%Scott County overall
Median tax paid
$2,452
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$190,300
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.29%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
3.1%
of $78,580 median household income
Owner costs
$1,504/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Walcott vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Walcott1.29%
Scott County1.47%
Iowa1.39%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Walcott$2,452
Scott County$3,273
Iowa$2,897
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Walcott

At the local 1.29% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$1,933$161
$250,000$3,221$268
$350,000$4,510$376
$500,000$6,442$537

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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 Walcott, Iowa?

Homeowners in Walcott, Iowa paid a median $2,452 a year in property tax on a median home worth $190,300, an effective rate of about 1.29% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

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

About $3,221 a year at the 1.29% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

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

Walcott ranks #226 lowest of 587 Iowa places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.39%. Scott County overall is 1.47%.