Pottawattamie County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.57%
State Effective Rate
1.33%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$1,020
Median Home Value (ACS)
$195,700
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$3,067
Owner-Occupied Households
26,311
The typical owner-occupied home in Pottawattamie County is valued at $195,700 with a median real estate tax bill of $3,067 per year — an effective rate of 1.57%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Iowa
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.33%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Pottawattamie County, Iowa, the current county-level estimate is 1.57%, or approximately $6,280 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
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Step 2
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Step 3
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Pottawattamie County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.57% · vs Iowa: 1.33% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,925 | $327 |
| $400,000 | $6,280 | $523 |
| $500,000 | $7,850 | $654 |
| $750,000 | $11,775 | $981 |
| $1,000,000 | $15,700 | $1,308 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Pottawattamie County1.57%
- Johnson County1.52%
- Black Hawk County1.50%
- Linn County1.66%
- Scott County1.47%
- Polk County1.68%
- Woodbury County1.45%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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