Franklin County Property Taxes
Franklin County, Missouri
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
48% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$148/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.83%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$214,900
State avg ▲ $162,432
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,860
$155/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,596
$133/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#87
of 115 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Franklin County, Missouri
Franklin County taxes notably above national average
At 0.826%, Franklin County's effective property tax rate exceeds the national median of 0.87% by a small margin, placing it around the 55th percentile nationally—roughly average for the country. The median annual property tax of $1,774 remains well below the national median of $2,690, reflecting Franklin's moderate home values.
Franklin ranks among Missouri's higher-tax counties
Franklin County's 0.826% effective rate is 13% above Missouri's state average of 0.733%, making it one of the state's higher-tax counties. The median property tax of $1,774 is 48% above the state median of $1,199, translating to a substantially higher burden for Franklin County homeowners.
Higher taxes than most surrounding counties
Franklin County's 0.826% rate exceeds nearly all regional peers, including Gasconade County (0.733%), Dent County (0.563%), and Douglas County (0.409%). Only Gentry County (1.031%) and Grundy County (1.022%) carry higher tax rates in the immediate region, making Franklin the upper-middle burden area.
Your annual tax bill in Franklin County
On a median home valued at $214,900, Franklin County homeowners owe approximately $1,774 per year in property taxes. With mortgage interest deductions, the cost rises to $1,860 annually; without them, it drops to $1,596—a substantial bill that exceeds most neighboring counties.
Assessment appeal could cut your bill significantly
With Franklin County's relatively high tax burden, homeowners should especially consider verifying their property assessment for accuracy. Many homes are overvalued by assessors; a successful appeal could shave hundreds of dollars off your annual tax bill—the county assessor's office can guide you through the process.
How Franklin County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Franklin County
0.83%
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.