Property Tax in Worth County
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Worth County well below national average
Worth County's effective tax rate of 1.075% sits below the national median of 1.086%, placing it in the lower half of U.S. counties by tax burden. At $1,530 in median annual taxes on a $142,300 home, Worth County residents enjoy significantly lower property tax obligations than the national median of $2,690.
Iowa's lightest tax burden
Worth County has one of Iowa's lowest effective tax rates at 1.075%, well below the state average of 1.344%. Median annual taxes of $1,530 represent just 71% of Iowa's median, making it an outlier for affordability among the state's 99 counties.
Worth County's tax advantage
Worth County's 1.075% rate is the lowest among nearby counties, beating Woodbury County (1.478%) and Wright County (1.544%) decisively. With a median tax bill of just $1,530, Worth residents pay roughly $1,000 less annually than Woodbury neighbors on comparable properties.
Annual tax on median Worth home
On Worth County's median home value of $142,300, the typical property owner pays $1,530 in annual taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,502, while those without mortgages pay $1,563.
Review your assessment even here
Even in low-tax Worth County, some homeowners carry assessments that don't reflect current market conditions. A formal appeal costs nothing and could yield meaningful savings, particularly if your property has declined in value or been overestimated.