Madison County Property Taxes

Madison County, Missouri

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

4.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$96/mo escrow

#55 of 115 counties in Missouri

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.74%

vs. Missouri Avg4.4% below
vs. National Avg57.4% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$155,900

State avg $162,432

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,186

$99/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,099

$92/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#55

of 115 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Madison County, Missouri

Madison County taxes: Right at the middle

At 0.735%, Madison County's effective rate sits almost exactly at the national median of 0.64%—actually slightly above it, placing it in the 51st percentile. The median tax of $1,146 remains well below the national median of $2,690 because homes average $155,900.

Essentially at Missouri average

Madison County ranks 60th among Missouri's 114 counties in effective tax rate, essentially matching the state average of 0.733%. Its median tax of $1,146 falls slightly below Missouri's state median of $1,199.

Lowest rate among the eight counties

Madison County's 0.735% rate is the most favorable in this eight-county analysis, below all peers except Maries County (0.563%) and McDonald County (0.539%). Homeowners here enjoy a below-average burden within the region.

A median home costs $1,146 yearly

With a median home value of $155,900, typical Madison County homeowners pay $1,146 annually. That figure rises to $1,186 with a mortgage or drops to $1,099 without.

Still worth checking your assessment

Even at an average tax rate, overassessment occurs regularly across Missouri. Madison County homeowners should verify their home's assessed value matches its market value—an appeal could deliver meaningful savings at no cost.

How Madison County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Madison County$1,146
Missouri State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Madison County

0.74%

Effective rate

Missouri Avg

0.74%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Madison County, Missouri?
The effective property tax rate in Madison County, Missouri is 0.74%. 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 Madison County?
The median annual property tax payment in Madison County is $1,146. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,186, while those without a mortgage pay $1,099.
How does Madison County compare to the Missouri average?
Madison County's effective tax rate of 0.74% is lower than the Missouri state average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax in Madison County is $1,146, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Madison County, Missouri?
The median home value in Madison County, Missouri is $155,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Madison County a low property tax area in Missouri?
Yes — Madison County's effective property tax rate of 0.74% is below the Missouri average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax of $1,146 is also lower the state average of $1,199, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Madison County rank for property taxes in Missouri?
Madison County ranks #55 out of 115 counties in Missouri by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.74% and median annual tax of $1,146, 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.