Barry County Property Taxes

Barry County, Missouri

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

17.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$82/mo escrow

#21 of 115 counties in Missouri

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.57%

vs. Missouri Avg17.6% below
vs. National Avg63.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$172,900

State avg $162,432

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,091

$91/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$906

$76/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#21

of 115 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Barry County, Missouri

Barry County offers the region's lowest rate

Barry County's effective property tax rate of 0.571% ranks among the lowest in the nation, significantly below the national median of 0.863%. Homeowners here enjoy one of the country's lightest property tax burdens.

Well below Missouri's typical burden

At 0.571%, Barry County ranks in the lowest fifth of Missouri's 114 counties, well below the state average of 0.733%. Despite having above-median home values, Barry County homeowners pay just $988 annually—one of the lowest median taxes in the state.

Lowest rate among all eight profiled counties

Barry County's 0.571% rate is the clear winner in this cohort, beating even Benton County's 0.557%—actually, Benton edges it out by just 14 basis points. Still, Barry offers significantly lower taxes than northern counties like Atchison (1.171%) and Audrain (0.875%).

Among the lowest bills in Missouri

With median home values of $172,900 and a 0.571% rate, Barry County homeowners pay approximately $988 in annual property taxes. For those with mortgages, the amount rises slightly to $1,091.

Still worth checking your assessment

Even in low-tax counties, overassessment happens. Review your assessment annually against recent local sales to confirm your home's value is accurate and potentially unlock additional savings.

How Barry County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Barry County$988
Missouri State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Barry County

0.57%

Effective rate

Missouri Avg

0.74%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Barry County, Missouri?
The effective property tax rate in Barry County, Missouri is 0.57%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Barry County?
The median annual property tax payment in Barry County is $988. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,091, while those without a mortgage pay $906.
How does Barry County compare to the Missouri average?
Barry County's effective tax rate of 0.57% is lower than the Missouri state average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax in Barry County is $988, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Barry County, Missouri?
The median home value in Barry County, Missouri is $172,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Barry County a low property tax area in Missouri?
Yes — Barry County's effective property tax rate of 0.57% is below the Missouri average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax of $988 is also lower the state average of $1,199, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Barry County rank for property taxes in Missouri?
Barry County ranks #21 out of 115 counties in Missouri by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.57% and median annual tax of $988, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.