Lawrence County Property Taxes
Lawrence County, Missouri
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
19.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$81/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.61%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$159,800
State avg ▼ $162,432
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$997
$83/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$918
$77/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#27
of 115 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lawrence County, Missouri
Lawrence County has low property tax rates
At 0.606%, Lawrence County's effective tax rate sits well below Missouri's 0.733% average and far below the national median of 0.935%. The median property tax of $969 on a home valued at $159,800 reflects one of the region's most affordable tax environments.
Lawrence ranks among Missouri's lowest-tax counties
Lawrence County's 0.606% effective rate places it in the bottom quartile of Missouri's 115 counties, offering some of the state's most favorable property tax conditions. The median tax of $969 falls well below Missouri's median of $1,199.
Lawrence offers one of the region's best rates
Lawrence County ties with Johnson County at 0.684% for the region's second-lowest tax rate, trailing only Laclede County (0.652%). Compared to Jasper (0.739%), Lafayette (0.766%), and Jefferson (0.839%), Lawrence delivers substantial tax savings.
A $159,800 home costs about $969 yearly
The typical Lawrence County homeowner pays approximately $969 annually in property taxes—among the lowest median bills in the eight-county region. With a mortgage, that typically rises to $997; without one, it drops to $918.
Even low-rate counties have assessment errors
Lawrence County's favorable tax rates don't guarantee every home is assessed fairly. Homeowners who believe their assessed value exceeds the property's true market worth should file an appeal with the county assessor.
How Lawrence County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lawrence County
0.61%
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.