Dunklin County Property Taxes

Dunklin County, Missouri

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

45.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$54/mo escrow

#47 of 115 counties in Missouri

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.69%

vs. Missouri Avg45.7% below
vs. National Avg75.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$93,800

State avg $162,432

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$751

$63/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$595

$50/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#47

of 115 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Dunklin County, Missouri

Dunklin County taxes slightly below national median

At 0.694%, Dunklin County's effective property tax rate is just below the national median of 0.87%, placing it roughly in the 40th percentile nationally. However, the median property tax of $651 is less than 25% the national median of $2,690, reflecting Dunklin's much lower median home values rather than an especially low tax rate.

Dunklin sits near Missouri's state average

Dunklin County's 0.694% effective rate is just 5% below Missouri's state average of 0.733%, making it fairly representative of typical Missouri tax burden. The median tax of $651 falls 46% below the state median of $1,199, a gap driven largely by significantly lower property values in the county.

Mid-range taxes among regional peers

Dunklin County's 0.694% rate falls between lower-tax counties like Dent (0.563%) and Douglas (0.409%), and higher-tax neighbors like Gentry (1.031%) and Grundy (1.022%). It's near Greene County's 0.722%, making Dunklin a reasonable middle-ground for tax burden in the region.

Your annual tax bill in Dunklin County

On a median home valued at just $93,800—well below state averages—Dunklin County homeowners owe approximately $651 per year in property taxes. With mortgage deductions, the effective cost reaches $751 annually; without them, it drops to $595—one of the lowest absolute bills in the state despite a mid-range tax rate.

Challenge your assessment if it seems high

Property assessments in rural counties like Dunklin can sometimes miss recent market changes or undervalue improvements on your property. Filing an assessment appeal is straightforward—contact your county assessor to understand the review process and confirm you're being assessed fairly.

How Dunklin County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Dunklin County$651
Missouri State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Dunklin County

0.69%

Effective rate

Missouri Avg

0.74%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Dunklin County, Missouri?
The effective property tax rate in Dunklin County, Missouri is 0.69%. 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 Dunklin County?
The median annual property tax payment in Dunklin County is $651. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $751, while those without a mortgage pay $595.
How does Dunklin County compare to the Missouri average?
Dunklin County's effective tax rate of 0.69% is lower than the Missouri state average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax in Dunklin County is $651, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Dunklin County, Missouri?
The median home value in Dunklin County, Missouri is $93,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Dunklin County a low property tax area in Missouri?
Yes — Dunklin County's effective property tax rate of 0.69% is below the Missouri average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax of $651 is also lower the state average of $1,199, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Dunklin County rank for property taxes in Missouri?
Dunklin County ranks #47 out of 115 counties in Missouri by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.69% and median annual tax of $651, it falls in the middle 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.