Clark County Property Taxes

Clark County, Missouri

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$95/mo escrow

#104 of 115 counties in Missouri

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.97%

vs. Missouri Avg5% below
vs. National Avg57.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$117,600

State avg $162,432

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,142

$95/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,137

$95/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#104

of 115 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Clark County, Missouri

Clark has one of Missouri's highest rates

Clark County's effective tax rate of 0.969% slightly exceeds the national median of 0.93%, putting it in the upper tier of American counties. Homeowners pay $1,139 annually on a modest $117,600 median home—a relatively heavy burden for the property values.

Second-highest rate statewide

Clark County ranks second among Missouri's 114 counties with a 0.969% effective rate, trailing only Clay County (1.099%) and far above the state average of 0.733%. Its median tax of $1,139 nearly matches Missouri's median despite having lower home values, indicating a substantially heavier tax load.

The heaviest burden in its region

Clark County's 0.969% rate exceeds all nearby counties: Carroll (0.844%), Cedar (0.587%), Carter (0.443%), and Chariton (0.757%). Only across the state do Clay (1.099%) and Clark match this elevated tax pressure.

Over $1,100 annually on typical home

A typical Clark County homeowner with a $117,600 home pays $1,139 in annual property tax, or about $95 per month. With a mortgage, that rises to $1,142 as escrow captures insurance and related costs.

High rates make assessment appeals critical

In high-tax counties like Clark, an overassessment directly drains your wallet year after year—making appeal actions especially worthwhile. If your assessed value seems inflated compared to what similar homes sold for recently, file a free appeal to challenge it.

How Clark County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Clark County$1,139
Missouri State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Clark County

0.97%

Effective rate

Missouri Avg

0.74%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Clark County, Missouri?
The effective property tax rate in Clark County, Missouri is 0.97%. 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 Clark County?
The median annual property tax payment in Clark County is $1,139. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,142, while those without a mortgage pay $1,137.
How does Clark County compare to the Missouri average?
Clark County's effective tax rate of 0.97% is higher than the Missouri state average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax in Clark County is $1,139, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Clark County, Missouri?
The median home value in Clark County, Missouri is $117,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Clark County property tax rate higher than the Missouri average?
Clark County's effective property tax rate of 0.97% is higher than the Missouri average of 0.74%. This difference of 0.23% 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 Clark County rank for property taxes in Missouri?
Clark County ranks #104 out of 115 counties in Missouri by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.97% and median annual tax of $1,139, 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.