Carter County Property Taxes
Carter County, Missouri
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
45.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$55/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.44%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$147,600
State avg ▼ $162,432
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$874
$73/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$556
$46/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#4
of 115 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Carter County, Missouri
Carter has Missouri's most affordable tax rate
Carter County's effective tax rate of 0.443% ranks among the lowest in the nation, well below the national median of 0.93%. Homeowners pay just $654 annually in property tax on a median $147,600 home, less than one-quarter the national median tax bill.
Lowest rate in Missouri by far
Carter County holds the distinction of having the lowest effective property tax rate among all 114 Missouri counties at 0.443%, significantly undercutting the state average of 0.733%. This translates to the lowest median tax bill in the state at just $654.
Dramatically lower than nearby counties
Carter County's 0.443% rate is less than half that of Cedar County (0.587%) and Carroll County (0.844%), making it the clear tax bargain of the eastern region. Even compared to Clark County's 0.969%, Carter residents enjoy a substantially lighter property tax burden.
Just $654 annually for median home
A typical Carter County homeowner with a $147,600 home pays only $654 in annual property tax, or roughly $55 per month. The difference between tax-with-mortgage ($874) and without ($556) reflects how servicers estimate related costs.
Even at low rates, assessments warrant review
Low tax rates don't mean your assessment is fair—Carter County homeowners should still verify their property is assessed at or below market value. A simple appeal could save you hundreds over time, regardless of where your county ranks statewide.
How Carter County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Carter County
0.44%
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.