Jefferson County Property Taxes
Jefferson County, Missouri
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
53% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$153/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.84%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$218,800
State avg ▲ $162,432
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,953
$163/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,586
$132/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#89
of 115 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Jefferson County, Missouri
Jefferson County has higher taxes than most
At 0.839%, Jefferson County's effective tax rate ranks in the upper tier nationally, exceeding Missouri's average of 0.733% and pushing well above the national median of 0.935%. The median annual property tax here is $1,835 on a median home valued at $218,800—still well below the national median property tax of $2,690.
Jefferson ranks among Missouri's highest-tax counties
Jefferson County's 0.839% effective rate places it in the upper quartile of Missouri's 115 counties, making it one of the pricier places to own property in the state. The median tax of $1,835 is 53% higher than Missouri's median of $1,199, reflecting both higher home values and higher tax rates.
Jefferson taxes significantly higher than peers
Jefferson County's 0.839% rate substantially exceeds most regional neighbors: Lafayette County (0.766%), Jasper County (0.739%), and Lawrence County (0.606%). Among the eight-county region, only Knox County at 0.802% comes close, though Jefferson's higher home values mean higher absolute tax bills.
A $218,800 home costs about $1,835 yearly
The median Jefferson County homeowner pays approximately $1,835 annually in property taxes on a typical home. With mortgage escrow, that rises to $1,953; without a mortgage, the bill drops to $1,586.
Appeal your assessment if it feels too high
Many property owners in high-tax counties like Jefferson are overassessed relative to actual market value. If your tax burden seems disproportionate to your home's worth, a formal appeal to the county assessor could result in meaningful tax savings.
How Jefferson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jefferson County
0.84%
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.