Scott County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Scott County, Iowa. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.47%
State Effective Rate
1.33%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$595
Median Home Value (ACS)
$222,000
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$3,273
Owner-Occupied Households
51,176
The typical owner-occupied home in Scott County is valued at $222,000 with a median real estate tax bill of $3,273 per year — an effective rate of 1.47%. 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 Scott County, Iowa, the current county-level estimate is 1.47%, or approximately $5,880 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Scott County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.47% · vs Iowa: 1.33% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,675 | $306 |
| $400,000 | $5,880 | $490 |
| $500,000 | $7,350 | $613 |
| $750,000 | $11,025 | $919 |
| $1,000,000 | $14,700 | $1,225 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Scott County1.47%
- Woodbury County1.45%
- Black Hawk County1.50%
- Johnson County1.52%
- Dallas County1.41%
- Pottawattamie County1.57%
- Linn County1.66%
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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