Iowa Sales Tax Rates: Palo Alto County
Palo Alto County, Iowa Sales Tax Rate 2026 Up to 7%
A county-wide sales tax rate of 1% is applicable to localities in Palo Alto County, in addition to the 6% Iowa sales tax.
None of the cities or local governments within Palo Alto County collect additional local sales taxes.Here's how Palo Alto County's maximum sales tax rate of 7% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than any other Iowa counties
- Lower maximum sales tax than 56% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Palo Alto County, Iowa
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. Iowa has a 6% sales tax and Palo Alto County collects an additional 1%, so the minimum sales tax rate in Palo Alto County is 7% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Palo Alto County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Emmetsburg | 7% | Emmetsburg |
| West Bend | 7% | West Bend |
| Ruthven | 7% | Ruthven |
| Graettinger | 7% | Graettinger |
| Ayrshire | 7% | Ayrshire |
| Curlew | 7% | Curlew |
| Cylinder | 7% | Cylinder |
| Mallard | 7% | Mallard |
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Palo Alto County, Iowa has a maximum sales tax rate of 7% and an approximate population of 6,788.
Sales tax rates in Palo Alto County are determined by eight different tax jurisdictions, Ayrshire, Curlew, Cylinder, Emmetsburg, Graettinger, Mallard, Ruthven and West Bend.
Back to Iowa Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Palo Alto County are current as of June 2026
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