Jackson County Property Taxes
Jackson County, Missouri
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
104.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$204/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.15%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$213,300
State avg ▲ $162,432
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,574
$215/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,218
$185/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#113
of 115 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Jackson County, Missouri
Jackson County's taxes run high
At 1.148%, Jackson County's effective rate significantly exceeds the national median of 0.94%, placing it in roughly the 75th percentile nationally. Residents pay $2,448 annually on a median home valued at $213,300—nearly matching the national median property tax of $2,690.
Missouri's highest-taxing county
Jackson County's 1.148% effective rate substantially exceeds Missouri's state average of 0.733%, making it the most heavily taxed county in the state by far. The median tax of $2,448 runs more than double the state median of $1,199, reflecting both higher assessments and higher home values.
Tax burden far exceeds peers
Jackson County's 1.148% rate dwarfs all neighboring counties—Harrison (0.824%), Henry (0.801%), Howard (0.869%), and Howell (0.554%) are all substantially lower. Jackson's tax burden is the exception in Missouri, closer to national levels than to regional norms.
Jackson County homeowner costs
On a median home value of $213,300, Jackson County's 1.148% rate produces an annual tax of roughly $2,448, or about $204 per month. With mortgage-related assessments, the bill can reach approximately $2,574 yearly.
Jackson assessments warrant review
Given Jackson County's exceptionally high tax rate, homeowners should carefully review their property assessments to ensure they reflect fair market value. If your home is assessed higher than comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, filing an appeal could substantially reduce your tax liability.
How Jackson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jackson County
1.15%
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.