Gentry County Property Taxes
Gentry County, Missouri
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
5.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$106/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.03%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$123,000
State avg ▼ $162,432
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,273
$106/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,260
$105/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#108
of 115 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Gentry County, Missouri
Gentry County has among nation's highest tax rates
At 1.031%, Gentry County's effective property tax rate significantly exceeds the national median of 0.87%, placing it in approximately the 75th percentile—among the highest-tax counties nationwide. The median annual property tax of $1,268 remains below the national median of $2,690, reflecting Gentry's lower-valued properties despite its steep tax rate.
Gentry ranks among Missouri's highest-tax counties
Gentry County's 1.031% effective rate is 41% above Missouri's state average of 0.733%, placing it among the state's highest-tax counties. The median property tax of $1,268 is 6% above the state median of $1,199, indicating that even on modest homes, Gentry residents face an elevated tax burden.
Highest taxes in the immediate region
Gentry County's 1.031% rate is the highest or tied-highest among all nearby counties, exceeded only by Grundy County's 1.022%—both substantially outpacing regional peers like Greene (0.722%), Gasconade (0.733%), and Dent (0.563%). This puts Gentry among the region's least tax-friendly locations.
Your annual tax bill in Gentry County
On a median home valued at $123,000, Gentry County homeowners owe approximately $1,268 per year in property taxes. With mortgage interest deductions, the cost rises to $1,273 annually; without them, it drops marginally to $1,260—a notably high bill relative to home values in the county.
Assessment appeal is especially valuable here
Given Gentry County's high effective tax rate, homeowners should prioritize reviewing their property assessment for errors or overvaluation. An assessment appeal could save you hundreds of dollars annually—particularly important in a high-tax county where even small rate reductions translate to meaningful savings.
How Gentry County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Gentry County
1.03%
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.