Iowa

Financial data for local governments across Iowa

940 Cities
99 Counties
86 CDPs

Tax Snapshot (Beta)

Beta: source-backed tax context only. This is not a personalized tax-burden estimate.

Current source-backed tax context for Iowa.

Component Summary Effective Coverage Sources
IA state individual income tax Iowa individual income tax is a flat 3.8% rate for all taxable income levels. Tax years 2025 and 2026 under Senate File 2442. Rate missing Iowa 2026 individual income tax rate announcement
IA sales and use tax (base) Iowa sales and use tax rates are 6%; many jurisdictions also impose a 1% local option sales tax on most sales. Current Iowa Department of Revenue guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). Rate missing Iowa sales and use tax guide
IA property tax policy (local valuation and levy administration) Iowa property valuation and collection are local, with county auditors determining levy rates from local taxing-authority budgets. Current Iowa Department of Revenue guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). Needs review Iowa property tax overview

Demographics

Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023)

3,195,937 Population
$73,147 Median Household Income
$195,900 Median Home Value
38.6 Median Age
11.0% Poverty Rate
3.6% Unemployment Rate
71.5% Homeownership Rate
30.9% Bachelor's+ Rate

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