Cass County Property Taxes

Cass County, Missouri

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

97.2% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$197/mo escrow

#100 of 115 counties in Missouri

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.88%

vs. Missouri Avg97.2% above
vs. National Avg12.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$269,000

State avg $162,432

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,451

$204/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,173

$181/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#100

of 115 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Cass County, Missouri

Cass taxes match the national median

Cass County's effective tax rate of 0.879% nearly mirrors the national median of 0.93%, making it an average tax jurisdiction for America. With a median tax bill of $2,364 on a $269,000 home, Cass homeowners pay slightly below the national median of $2,690.

Above average for Missouri

Cass County ranks in the upper third of Missouri's 114 counties with an effective rate of 0.879%, well above the state average of 0.733%. Its median tax bill of $2,364 almost doubles Missouri's median of $1,199, reflecting both higher home values and a higher tax rate.

The highest rate in its region

Cass County's 0.879% rate tops all nearby counties: Carroll (0.844%), Cedar (0.587%), and Christian (0.752%). Only Clark County (0.969%) and Clay County (1.099%) exceed Cass in the broader state comparison.

Over $2,300 annually on typical home

A typical Cass County homeowner with a $269,000 property pays $2,364 in annual property tax, or about $197 per month. With a mortgage, escrow increases that to $2,451 as it bundles insurance and other levies.

High rates make appeals especially valuable

In higher-tax counties like Cass, even a small reduction in your assessed value can save hundreds of dollars annually. If you believe your property is overassessed relative to comparable recent sales, a formal appeal is worth your time—it's free and could yield real savings.

How Cass County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Cass County$2,364
Missouri State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Cass County

0.88%

Effective rate

Missouri Avg

0.74%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Cass County, Missouri?
The effective property tax rate in Cass County, Missouri is 0.88%. 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 Cass County?
The median annual property tax payment in Cass County is $2,364. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,451, while those without a mortgage pay $2,173.
How does Cass County compare to the Missouri average?
Cass County's effective tax rate of 0.88% is higher than the Missouri state average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax in Cass County is $2,364, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Cass County, Missouri?
The median home value in Cass County, Missouri is $269,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Cass County property tax rate higher than the Missouri average?
Cass County's effective property tax rate of 0.88% is higher than the Missouri average of 0.74%. This difference of 0.14% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Cass County rank for property taxes in Missouri?
Cass County ranks #100 out of 115 counties in Missouri by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.88% and median annual tax of $2,364, it falls in the upper 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.