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Story County, IA Property Tax Calculator
Story County homeowners pay a median $3,632 a year in property tax, 1.40% of a median $258,700 home: above Iowa's 1.39% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Story County by home value, at 1.40%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $130,000 | $1,825 | $152 |
| $190,000 | $2,668 | $222 |
| $260,000 | $3,650 | $304 |
| $390,000 | $5,476 | $456 |
| $520,000 | $7,301 | $608 |
Story County against Iowa and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story County | 1.40% | $3,632 | $258,700 | $69,685 |
| Iowa | 1.39% | $2,897 | $208,000 | $75,059 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Story County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Story County?
The effective rate is 1.40%: a median $3,632 a year on a median $258,700 home. That's the 10th highest of the 11 Iowa counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Story County?
About $5,616 a year, $468 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Story County compare with the rest of Iowa?
Its rate is above the state's 1.39%. Across Iowa, covered counties range from 1.23% to 1.68%.
How do I lower my Story County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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