Clay County Property Taxes
Clay County, Missouri
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
134.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$235/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.10%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$256,400
State avg ▲ $162,432
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,885
$240/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,679
$223/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#111
of 115 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Clay County, Missouri
Clay has the state's highest tax rate
Clay County's effective tax rate of 1.099% sits well above the national median of 0.93%, making it one of the highest-tax counties in America. Homeowners here pay $2,817 annually on a $256,400 median home, approaching the national median tax bill despite similar home values.
Highest effective rate in Missouri
Clay County claims the highest effective property tax rate among Missouri's 114 counties at 1.099%, significantly outpacing the state average of 0.733%. Its median tax of $2,817 more than doubles Missouri's median of $1,199, reflecting the county's hefty tax burden.
Dramatically higher taxes than nearby counties
Clay County's 1.099% rate far exceeds all regional peers: Carroll (0.844%), Cass (0.879%), Cedar (0.587%), and Clark (0.969%). Only statewide comparison shows Clark approaching Clay's elevated tax pressure.
Nearly $2,800 yearly on typical home
A typical Clay County homeowner with a $256,400 home pays $2,817 in annual property tax, or about $235 per month. With a mortgage, escrow increases that to $2,885 as it bundles insurance, levies, and other property-related costs.
Appeals offer biggest savings potential here
Clay County's highest-in-state tax rate makes assessment challenges especially valuable—even small reductions in assessed value yield substantial annual savings. If you suspect overassessment, a free appeal is a smart financial move that could save you hundreds annually.
How Clay County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Clay County
1.10%
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.