Maries County Property Taxes

Maries County, Missouri

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

9.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$91/mo escrow

#20 of 115 counties in Missouri

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.56%

vs. Missouri Avg9.3% below
vs. National Avg59.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$193,100

State avg $162,432

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,142

$95/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,034

$86/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#20

of 115 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Maries County, Missouri

Maries County: Among the lowest

Maries County's effective rate of 0.563% ranks in the 25th percentile nationally, well below the U.S. median of 0.64%. The median tax of $1,088 falls short of the national median of $2,690, though homes here average a healthy $193,100—the highest in this eight-county group.

Well below Missouri average

Maries County ranks 107th among Missouri's 114 counties in effective tax rate, among the state's lowest. Its median tax of $1,088 falls below Missouri's state median of $1,199.

Second-best rate in the region

Only McDonald County (0.539%) undercuts Maries County's 0.563% rate in this eight-county cluster. Homeowners here enjoy a significant tax advantage compared to higher-rate peers like Livingston County (0.899%) and Macon County (0.826%).

A median home costs $1,088 yearly

Although Maries County has the region's highest median home value at $193,100, the low tax rate yields a median bill of just $1,088 annually. With a mortgage, owners pay $1,142; without, they pay $1,034.

Low rates don't eliminate appeal value

Maries County's favorable tax rate is a plus, but assessment appeals remain valuable. If your home was recently reassessed higher than comparable properties, an appeal could still deliver savings.

How Maries County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Maries County$1,088
Missouri State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Maries County

0.56%

Effective rate

Missouri Avg

0.74%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Maries County, Missouri?
The effective property tax rate in Maries County, Missouri is 0.56%. 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 Maries County?
The median annual property tax payment in Maries County is $1,088. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,142, while those without a mortgage pay $1,034.
How does Maries County compare to the Missouri average?
Maries County's effective tax rate of 0.56% is lower than the Missouri state average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax in Maries County is $1,088, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Maries County, Missouri?
The median home value in Maries County, Missouri is $193,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Maries County a low property tax area in Missouri?
Yes — Maries County's effective property tax rate of 0.56% is below the Missouri average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax of $1,088 is also lower the state average of $1,199, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Maries County rank for property taxes in Missouri?
Maries County ranks #20 out of 115 counties in Missouri by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.56% and median annual tax of $1,088, it falls in the lower 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.