Macon County Property Taxes

Macon County, Missouri

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

12.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$87/mo escrow

#88 of 115 counties in Missouri

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.83%

vs. Missouri Avg12.5% below
vs. National Avg61% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$127,000

State avg $162,432

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,106

$92/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,000

$83/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#88

of 115 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Macon County, Missouri

Macon County taxes: Upper-middle nationally

Macon County's 0.826% effective rate places it in the 70th percentile nationally, well above the U.S. median of 0.64%. The median tax bill of $1,049 remains below the national median of $2,690 because homes here average just $127,000.

Notably above Missouri average

Macon County ranks 12th among Missouri's 114 counties in effective tax rate, significantly above the state average of 0.733%. Its median tax of $1,049 falls slightly below the state median of $1,199.

Second-highest rate in eight-county region

Only Livingston County (0.899%) exceeds Macon's 0.826% rate in this cluster. Macon outpaces Marion County (0.868%), Lincoln County (0.77%), and all lower-rate peers in the group.

A median home costs $1,049 yearly

A typical Macon County home valued at $127,000 generates $1,049 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, owners pay $1,106; without, they pay $1,000.

Appeals help offset high rates

Macon County's above-average tax rate makes reassessment appeals particularly worthwhile. If your home's assessed value exceeds its market value, filing an appeal costs nothing and could reduce your tax burden significantly.

How Macon County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Macon County$1,049
Missouri State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Macon County

0.83%

Effective rate

Missouri Avg

0.74%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Macon County, Missouri?
The effective property tax rate in Macon County, Missouri is 0.83%. 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 Macon County?
The median annual property tax payment in Macon County is $1,049. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,106, while those without a mortgage pay $1,000.
How does Macon County compare to the Missouri average?
Macon County's effective tax rate of 0.83% is higher than the Missouri state average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax in Macon County is $1,049, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Macon County, Missouri?
The median home value in Macon County, Missouri is $127,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Macon County property tax rate higher than the Missouri average?
Macon County's effective property tax rate of 0.83% is higher than the Missouri average of 0.74%. This difference of 0.09% 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 Macon County rank for property taxes in Missouri?
Macon County ranks #88 out of 115 counties in Missouri by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.83% and median annual tax of $1,049, it falls in the upper 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.