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Towns with the lowest property taxes in Iowa
Ranked by our Property taxes score out of 100, which is based on the typical property tax paid and that tax as a share of the home price. Of the 281 towns in Iowa with 1,000 or more people, these are the top 25.
Marcus ranks first with a score of 64. Glidden and Larchwood follow, with 63 and 57. Scores compare each town with all 27,850 towns we track across the US.
| Rank | Town | Score | Property tax as a share of home price | Typical property tax paid | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcus | 64 | 0.76% | $1,513 | 1,180 |
| 2 | Glidden | 63 | 0.84% | $1,290 | 1,169 |
| 3 | Larchwood | 57 | 0.84% | $1,817 | 1,136 |
| 4 | Alta | 56 | 0.95% | $1,399 | 2,250 |
| 5 | Primghar | 55 | 0.97% | $1,425 | 1,014 |
| 6 | Manning | 54 | 1.04% | $1,249 | 1,533 |
| 7 | Graettinger | 51 | 1.18% | $1,044 | 1,096 |
| 8 | Lake Park | 50 | 1.01% | $1,704 | 1,184 |
| 9 | Manly | 50 | 1.11% | $1,332 | 1,320 |
| 10 | Northwood | 50 | 1.09% | $1,424 | 2,040 |
| 11 | Sanborn | 49 | 1.03% | $1,732 | 1,323 |
| 12 | Coon Rapids | 48 | 1.11% | $1,484 | 1,467 |
| 13 | George | 48 | 1.11% | $1,484 | 1,064 |
| 14 | Cherokee | 47 | 1.13% | $1,547 | 5,154 |
| 15 | Holstein | 45 | 1.22% | $1,399 | 1,600 |
| 16 | Hartley | 45 | 1.23% | $1,387 | 1,553 |
| 17 | Reinbeck | 45 | 1.11% | $1,829 | 1,715 |
| 18 | Guthrie Center | 45 | 1.20% | $1,482 | 1,689 |
| 19 | Sloan | 45 | 1.06% | $2,173 | 1,018 |
| 20 | Spirit Lake | 44 | 1.05% | $2,262 | 5,518 |
| 21 | Ida Grove | 44 | 1.31% | $1,239 | 1,967 |
| 22 | Lake City | 44 | 1.29% | $1,301 | 1,693 |
| 23 | Milford | 44 | 1.06% | $2,308 | 3,311 |
| 24 | Sully | 44 | 1.12% | $1,943 | 1,022 |
| 25 | Bedford | 44 | 1.31% | $1,269 | 1,336 |
Only towns with 1,000 or more people are ranked. Scores compare each town with all towns we track. See how we score towns and where the figures come from. These are estimates, so check official sources before you decide.
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