How much are property taxes in Rock Rapids, IA?
Homeowners in Rock Rapids, IA pay a median of $2,367 (±$419) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,432.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,315.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $206,700.
In Rock Rapids, the median real estate tax went from $2,113 in 2015–2019 to $2,367 in 2020–2024 (+12.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,367 (±$419)
- With a mortgage
- $2,432
- Without a mortgage
- $2,315
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in Rock Rapids against Lyon County, its state and the nation
| Rock Rapids | Lyon County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,367 (±$419) | $1,995 (±$145) | $2,897 (±$13) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,432 (±$836) | $2,105 (±$244) | $3,091 (±$28) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,315 (±$365) | $1,876 (±$203) | $2,633 (±$21) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $206,700 (±$13,905) | $230,000 (±$11,175) | $208,000 (±$1,141) | $332,700 |
In Rock Rapids, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Lyon County ($1,995).
It is also lower than in Iowa ($2,897).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Lyon County, Rock Rapids ranks 1 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 203 of 921.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Rock Rapids
The median tax ($2,367) is 1.1% of the median home value ($206,700).
Across Lyon County the same ratio is 0.9%.
Across Iowa it is 1.4%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Rock Rapids have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,113 (±$254) | $2,367 (±$419) | +12.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $140,900 (±$16,851) | $206,700 (±$13,905) | +46.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,121 (±$118) | $1,207 (±$62) | +7.7% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Rock Rapids
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Rapids | — | $2,367 (±$419) | — |
| Steen | 7.8 mi | $552 (±$170) | Lower |
| Lester | 8.3 mi | $1,750 (±$305) | Lower |
| Kanaranzi Township | 8.4 mi | $1,625 (±$479) | Lower |
| Clinton Township (Rock County) | 8.8 mi | $1,652 (±$179) | Lower |
| Alvord | 9.1 mi | $792 (±$291) | Lower |
| Ellsworth | 9.8 mi | $1,300 (±$119) | Lower |
| George | 10 mi | $1,484 (±$204) | Lower |
| Doon | 11 mi | $1,629 (±$334) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Steen, MN ($552), Lester, IA ($1,750), Kanaranzi Township, MN ($1,625).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Lyon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Rapids | $2,367 (±$419) |
| 2 | Inwood | $1,882 (±$337) |
| 3 | Larchwood | $1,817 (±$167) |
| 4 | Lester | $1,750 (±$305) |
| 5 | Doon | $1,629 (±$334) |
| 6 | George | $1,484 (±$204) |
| 7 | Little Rock | $793 (±$341) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Lyon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rock Rapids
How much are property taxes in Rock Rapids?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Rock Rapids, IA is $2,367 (±$419) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Rock Rapids?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in Rock Rapids, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Rock Rapids gone up?
In Rock Rapids, the median real estate tax went from $2,113 in 2015–2019 to $2,367 in 2020–2024 (+12.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Rock Rapids higher than in Lyon County?
In Rock Rapids, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Lyon County ($1,995).
It is also lower than in Iowa ($2,897).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Rapids city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Rapids city, Iowa
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Rapids city, Iowa
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Rapids city, Iowa
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Rapids city, Iowa
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Rock Rapids city, Iowa (place:68160, in state:19).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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