Butler County Property Taxes

Butler County, Missouri

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

22.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$78/mo escrow

#42 of 115 counties in Missouri

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.67%

vs. Missouri Avg22.1% below
vs. National Avg65.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$138,800

State avg $162,432

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,015

$85/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$876

$73/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#42

of 115 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Butler County, Missouri

Butler County taxes well below national median

At 0.673%, Butler County's effective tax rate falls below the national median of 0.733%, placing it in the bottom-middle tier nationwide. Homeowners pay just $934 annually on a median home of $138,800—one-third the national median property tax of $2,690.

Below Missouri's statewide average

Butler County's 0.673% rate runs slightly below Missouri's 0.733% state average, ranking it among the lower-taxed counties statewide. The median annual tax of $934 is 22% below Missouri's median of $1,199.

Southeast Missouri's affordable option

Butler (0.673%) taxes slightly higher than Bollinger County (0.614%) but lower than Cape Girardeau County (0.674%). Among the region's rural counties, Butler offers competitive property tax rates for homeowners.

What Butler County homeowners pay yearly

With a median home valued at $138,800 and a 0.673% effective rate, the typical Butler homeowner pays $934 annually—about $78 monthly. Those with mortgages average $1,015 when escrow taxes are included.

Butler residents: Review your assessment

Even in low-tax counties, incorrect assessments can add unnecessary costs over time. Butler County homeowners can appeal their property valuation with the county assessor if recent comparable sales suggest overassessment.

How Butler County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Butler County$934
Missouri State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Butler County

0.67%

Effective rate

Missouri Avg

0.74%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Butler County, Missouri?
The effective property tax rate in Butler County, Missouri is 0.67%. 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 Butler County?
The median annual property tax payment in Butler County is $934. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,015, while those without a mortgage pay $876.
How does Butler County compare to the Missouri average?
Butler County's effective tax rate of 0.67% is lower than the Missouri state average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax in Butler County is $934, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Butler County, Missouri?
The median home value in Butler County, Missouri is $138,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Butler County a low property tax area in Missouri?
Yes — Butler County's effective property tax rate of 0.67% is below the Missouri average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax of $934 is also lower the state average of $1,199, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Butler County rank for property taxes in Missouri?
Butler County ranks #42 out of 115 counties in Missouri by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.67% and median annual tax of $934, it falls in the middle 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.