Lincoln County Property Taxes

Lincoln County, Missouri

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

44.4% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$144/mo escrow

#73 of 115 counties in Missouri

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.77%

vs. Missouri Avg44.4% above
vs. National Avg35.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$224,800

State avg $162,432

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,845

$154/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,500

$125/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#73

of 115 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Lincoln County, Missouri

Lincoln County taxes: Above the middle

At 0.77%, Lincoln County's effective property tax rate sits above the national median of 0.64%, placing it in roughly the 65th percentile nationally. Homeowners here pay a median of $1,731 annually—well below the national median of $2,690—because homes are worth less, not because rates are lower.

Middle of the pack in Missouri

Lincoln County ranks 17th among Missouri's 114 counties for effective tax rate, slightly above the state average of 0.733%. The county collects a median tax of $1,731 compared to Missouri's state average of $1,199.

Higher taxes than nearby counties

Lincoln County's 0.77% rate exceeds Madison County (0.735%) and slightly outpaces Maries County (0.563%), though it trails Marion County (0.868%). Among the eight-county region studied, Lincoln falls in the middle-upper range.

A median home costs $1,731 yearly

The typical Lincoln County home valued at $224,800 generates $1,731 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $1,845; without one, it settles at $1,500.

You may be overassessed

Research suggests many homeowners in Missouri counties are assessed above fair market value. If your property taxes seem high, appealing your assessment could reduce your annual bill—it costs nothing to file and many appeals succeed.

How Lincoln County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Lincoln County$1,731
Missouri State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Lincoln County

0.77%

Effective rate

Missouri Avg

0.74%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Lincoln County, Missouri?
The effective property tax rate in Lincoln County, Missouri is 0.77%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Lincoln County?
The median annual property tax payment in Lincoln County is $1,731. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,845, while those without a mortgage pay $1,500.
How does Lincoln County compare to the Missouri average?
Lincoln County's effective tax rate of 0.77% is higher than the Missouri state average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax in Lincoln County is $1,731, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Lincoln County, Missouri?
The median home value in Lincoln County, Missouri is $224,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Lincoln County property tax rate higher than the Missouri average?
Lincoln County's effective property tax rate of 0.77% is higher than the Missouri average of 0.74%. This difference of 0.03% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Lincoln County rank for property taxes in Missouri?
Lincoln County ranks #73 out of 115 counties in Missouri by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.77% and median annual tax of $1,731, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.