Linn County Property Taxes

Linn County, Missouri

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

25% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$75/mo escrow

#71 of 115 counties in Missouri

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.77%

vs. Missouri Avg25% below
vs. National Avg66.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$117,300

State avg $162,432

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$945

$79/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$860

$72/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#71

of 115 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Linn County, Missouri

Linn County taxes: Moderate nationally

Linn County's effective rate of 0.766% sits in the 63rd percentile nationally, slightly above the U.S. median of 0.64%. Despite this above-average rate, the median tax bill is just $899—less than a third the national median of $2,690—because local home values average only $117,300.

Slightly above Missouri average

Linn County ranks 18th among Missouri's 114 counties in effective tax rate, marginally above the state average of 0.733%. The median tax payment of $899 falls below Missouri's state median of $1,199.

Among the region's lower-value homes

Linn County homes average just $117,300, making them the least expensive in this eight-county cluster. Its 0.766% tax rate is higher than Madison County (0.735%) but lower than Marion County (0.868%).

A median home costs $899 yearly

With a median home value of $117,300, typical Linn County homeowners pay $899 annually in property taxes. That grows to $945 with a mortgage, or $860 without.

Assessment appeals can lower your bill

Many Missouri homeowners pay taxes on inflated assessments. A formal appeal costs nothing and can yield meaningful savings—especially valuable for Linn County homeowners looking to reduce their burden.

How Linn County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Linn County$899
Missouri State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Linn 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 Linn County, Missouri?
The effective property tax rate in Linn 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 Linn County?
The median annual property tax payment in Linn County is $899. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $945, while those without a mortgage pay $860.
How does Linn County compare to the Missouri average?
Linn County's effective tax rate of 0.77% is higher than the Missouri state average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax in Linn County is $899, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Linn County, Missouri?
The median home value in Linn County, Missouri is $117,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Linn County property tax rate higher than the Missouri average?
Linn 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 Linn County rank for property taxes in Missouri?
Linn County ranks #71 out of 115 counties in Missouri by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.77% and median annual tax of $899, 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.