Cole County Property Taxes
Cole County, Missouri
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
44.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$144/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.81%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$214,400
State avg ▲ $162,432
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,713
$143/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,746
$146/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#82
of 115 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Cole County, Missouri
Cole County Taxes Above U.S. Median
At 0.806%, Cole County's effective tax rate is significantly higher than the national median, where homeowners typically pay $2,690 annually. This places Cole County well above most U.S. counties, making property taxes a more substantial expense for local residents.
Missouri's Higher-Tax Counties
Cole County's effective rate of 0.806% exceeds Missouri's state average of 0.733%, positioning it firmly in the upper tier of Missouri counties. The median tax of $1,728 runs 44% above the state median of $1,199, reflecting elevated tax pressure.
Comparable to Clinton, Higher Than Others
Cole County (0.806%) closely mirrors Clinton County (0.861%) but substantially outpaces neighboring Cooper County (0.676%) and Crawford County (0.609%). In the regional context, Cole maintains a relatively high-tax profile.
Annual Tax Bill on Median Home
On a median home valued at $214,400, Cole County homeowners pay approximately $1,728 per year in property taxes—roughly $144 monthly. This cost climbs to $1,713 for homeowners with mortgages, creating a steady annual burden.
Assessment Appeals Can Reduce Your Tax
Many Cole County property owners overpay due to inflated assessed values that don't reflect current market conditions. Filing a tax appeal to challenge your assessment could potentially lower your annual bill and recover overpayments.
How Cole County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Cole County
0.81%
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.