Cape Girardeau County Property Taxes
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
17.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$117/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.67%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$208,300
State avg ▲ $162,432
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,467
$122/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,309
$109/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#43
of 115 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Cape Girardeau taxes slightly below national
At 0.674%, Cape Girardeau County's effective tax rate sits just below the national median of 0.733%, placing it in the middle-lower range of U.S. counties. Homeowners pay $1,404 annually on a median home of $208,300—48% below the national median property tax of $2,690.
Slightly below Missouri's average
Cape Girardeau's 0.674% rate runs 8% below Missouri's 0.733% state average, ranking it among the lower-taxed counties statewide. The median annual tax of $1,404 is 17% above Missouri's median of $1,199, reflecting the county's higher median home values.
Southeast Missouri's tax comparison
Cape Girardeau (0.674%) sits between Butler County (0.673%) and Bollinger County (0.614%), making it one of the region's more moderately taxed counties. Its larger population and higher home values distinguish it from surrounding rural areas.
Cape Girardeau homeowners' annual taxes
On a median home valued at $208,300, Cape Girardeau residents pay $1,404 per year in property taxes—roughly $117 monthly. Those with mortgages average $1,467 annually when escrow is included.
Cape Girardeau residents: Appeal assessments
Even in reasonably tax-friendly counties like Cape Girardeau, incorrect property valuations can add hundreds to annual bills. Filing an appeal with the county assessor based on recent comparable sales is a simple way to reclaim potential tax savings.
How Cape Girardeau County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Cape Girardeau County
0.67%
Effective rate
Missouri Avg
0.74%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.