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Missouri Property Taxes

Property tax rates for all 115 counties.

Average Annual Tax

$1,199

Average Rate

0.74%

Average Home Value

$162,432

▼55% below national average

At a Glance

Average Annual Tax

$1,199

National avg $2,690

Average Effective Rate

0.74%High

Based on median tax / median home value

Average Home Value

$162,432

National avg $281,900

Counties

115

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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.

State Overview

Property Taxes in Missouri

Missouri's tax burden trails the nation

Missouri homeowners pay an average effective tax rate of 0.733%, significantly below the national median of 1.03%—making it a distinctly low-tax state. This positions Missouri in the bottom tier nationally, where only the most tax-friendly states cluster, offering real savings compared to high-tax neighbors like Illinois and Iowa.

County rates span three-fold across Missouri

Wright County's 0.384% effective rate sits less than a third of St. Louis County's 1.225%, reflecting dramatic variation within the state's 115 counties. The median property tax bill ranges from $553 in Reynolds County to $3,365 in Platte County—a gap that rewards careful homebuyers but punishes those in high-tax pockets.

Typical Missouri home costs under $1,200 yearly

The median Missouri homeowner pays $1,199 annually on a $162,432 home—roughly 45% less than the national median property tax of $2,690. This affordability advantage reflects both lower tax rates and significantly lower home values compared to the national median of $281,900.

Urban counties carry heavier tax loads

The state's highest-tax counties cluster around major metros: Platte County ($3,365), St. Charles County ($3,340), and St. Louis County ($3,193) all serve growing suburban and urban areas, while rural southern counties like Reynolds, Ripley, and Wayne stay under $600. This urban-rural split means property taxes in Missouri's cities run nearly six times higher than in its smallest counties.

Missouri rewards budget-conscious homeowners

Missouri is decisively a low-tax state, where most residents pay well below national averages—a major draw for retirees and families prioritizing affordability. However, those buying in booming metro counties should expect substantially higher bills; rural Missouri offers the real bargain for property tax shoppers.

All Missouri Counties

CountyEffective RateMedian Tax
Adair County0.76%$1,210
Andrew County0.76%$1,495
Atchison County1.17%$1,178
Audrain County0.88%$1,064
Barry County0.57%$988
Barton County0.74%$1,010
Bates County0.62%$962
Benton County0.56%$918
Bollinger County0.61%$874
Boone County0.88%$2,232
Buchanan County0.80%$1,253
Butler County0.67%$934
Caldwell County0.78%$1,230
Callaway County0.79%$1,549
Camden County0.50%$1,354
Cape Girardeau County0.67%$1,404
Carroll County0.84%$933
Carter County0.44%$654
Cass County0.88%$2,364
Cedar County0.59%$953
Chariton County0.76%$900
Christian County0.75%$1,878
Clark County0.97%$1,139
Clay County1.10%$2,817
Clinton County0.86%$1,758
Cole County0.81%$1,728
Cooper County0.68%$1,332
Crawford County0.61%$1,011
Dade County0.65%$1,022
Dallas County0.48%$726
Daviess County0.71%$1,057
DeKalb County0.76%$1,269
Dent County0.56%$843
Douglas County0.41%$673
Dunklin County0.69%$651
Franklin County0.83%$1,774
Gasconade County0.73%$1,238
Gentry County1.03%$1,268
Greene County0.72%$1,469
Grundy County1.02%$1,094
Harrison County0.82%$885
Henry County0.80%$1,230
Hickory County0.47%$581
Holt County0.77%$945
Howard County0.87%$1,262
Howell County0.55%$892
Iron County0.65%$736
Jackson County1.15%$2,448
Jasper County0.74%$1,171
Jefferson County0.84%$1,835
Johnson County0.68%$1,515
Knox County0.80%$780
Laclede County0.65%$1,031
Lafayette County0.77%$1,534
Lawrence County0.61%$969
Lewis County0.74%$875
Lincoln County0.77%$1,731
Linn County0.77%$899
Livingston County0.90%$1,243
Macon County0.83%$1,049
Madison County0.74%$1,146
Maries County0.56%$1,088
Marion County0.87%$1,373
McDonald County0.54%$723
Mercer County0.95%$905
Miller County0.63%$1,065
Mississippi County0.88%$880
Moniteau County0.72%$1,205
Monroe County0.74%$1,086
Montgomery County0.75%$1,282
Morgan County0.61%$1,101
New Madrid County0.71%$746
Newton County0.68%$1,192
Nodaway County0.81%$1,340
Oregon County0.51%$599
Osage County0.59%$1,222
Ozark County0.47%$728
Pemiscot County1.01%$970
Perry County0.72%$1,368
Pettis County0.78%$1,259
Phelps County0.64%$1,248
Pike County0.77%$994
Platte County1.06%$3,365
Polk County0.58%$1,101
Pulaski County0.61%$1,159
Putnam County0.99%$1,101
Ralls County0.76%$1,161
Randolph County0.85%$1,204
Ray County0.82%$1,533
Reynolds County0.46%$553
Ripley County0.50%$555
Saline County0.82%$1,138
Schuyler County0.87%$1,030
Scotland County0.84%$1,192
Scott County0.65%$936
Shannon County0.43%$652
Shelby County0.90%$772
St. Charles County1.13%$3,340
St. Clair County0.64%$911
St. Francois County0.75%$1,161
St. Louis city1.05%$1,935
St. Louis County1.22%$3,193
Ste. Genevieve County0.64%$1,376
Stoddard County0.65%$885
Stone County0.49%$1,167
Sullivan County0.74%$760
Taney County0.58%$1,178
Texas County0.53%$652
Vernon County0.71%$970
Warren County0.74%$1,780
Washington County0.58%$682
Wayne County0.50%$565
Webster County0.54%$1,181
Worth County0.80%$758
Wright County0.38%$584

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.

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