Property Tax Analysis for Story County, IA

Property tax rates, assessment ratios, and appeal potential in Story County.

Effective Tax Rate

1.5%

Annual Tax Bill

$3,459

Monthly Escrow

$288

Tax Burden

5.2% of income

Tax Assessment Details

Current Assessment

Market Value$229,100
Est. Assessed Value$194,735
Assessment Ratio~85%
Effective Rate1.5%

Appeal Potential

Potential Annual Savings$519
5-Year Savings$2,595
vs National Averageabove (1.1%)
Appeal Success Rate~40-60%

About Property Taxes in Story County

Story County in Iowa has an effective property tax rate of 1.5%, which is above the national average of 1.1%. On a median home value of $229,100, that translates to $3,459 annually or $288 per month in escrow.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Tax Foundation, county assessor records. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not tax advice.