Mahaska County property tax
Homeowners in Mahaska County, Iowa typically pay about 1.32% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,077 on a median home value of $157,800.
Typical effective rate
1.32%
higher than 18% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,077
per year
Median home value
$157,800
In IA
#52
of 99 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.32% — 40% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 5% lower than the Iowa median of 1.39%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,276 for mortgaged homes, $1,881 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 52nd highest effective rate of 99 ranked Iowa counties; nationally it sits around the 82th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Mahaska County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.32%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Mahaska County, IA?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Mahaska County is 1.32% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,077) divided by the median home value ($157,800) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Mahaska County?
The median owner-occupied home in Mahaska County is valued at $157,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,077 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,276, versus $1,881 for homes without one.
How does Mahaska County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Mahaska County's effective rate is 5% lower than the Iowa median, ranking 52nd of 99 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Iowa counties
Counties ranked closest to Mahaska County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Iowa counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Harrison County | 1.32% | $2,325 |
| 50 | Winnebago County | 1.32% | $1,781 |
| 51 | Calhoun County | 1.32% | $1,567 |
| 53 | Franklin County | 1.32% | $1,633 |
| 54 | Benton County | 1.31% | $2,727 |
| 55 | Fayette County | 1.30% | $1,782 |
Official data & resources for Mahaska County
- Mahaska County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Mahaska County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Mahaska County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.