McDonald County Property Taxes

McDonald County, Missouri

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

39.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$60/mo escrow

#16 of 115 counties in Missouri

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.54%

vs. Missouri Avg39.7% below
vs. National Avg73.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$134,100

State avg $162,432

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$805

$67/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$637

$53/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#16

of 115 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in McDonald County, Missouri

McDonald County: The region's lowest taxes

McDonald County's 0.539% effective rate sits in the 19th percentile nationally, far below the U.S. median of 0.64%. The median tax bill of $723 is the lowest in this eight-county group—less than 27% of the national median of $2,690.

Among Missouri's most favorable rates

McDonald County ranks 109th among Missouri's 114 counties in effective tax rate, among the state's lowest five. Its median tax of $723 falls well below Missouri's state median of $1,199.

Most favorable rate in the region

McDonald County's 0.539% rate is the lowest among all eight counties analyzed, edging out Maries County (0.563%) and creating a significant advantage versus Livingston County (0.899%).

A median home costs just $723 yearly

With a median home value of $134,100, typical McDonald County homeowners pay only $723 in annual property taxes—the lowest median in this eight-county cluster. Including a mortgage, the figure rises to $805; without, it drops to $637.

Even low rates warrant an assessment check

McDonald County's favorable tax rate is a major advantage, but overassessment can still occur. Verify your home's assessed value matches comparable properties—an appeal costs nothing and could provide additional savings.

How McDonald County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

McDonald County$723
Missouri State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

McDonald County

0.54%

Effective rate

Missouri Avg

0.74%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in McDonald County, Missouri?
The effective property tax rate in McDonald County, Missouri is 0.54%. 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 McDonald County?
The median annual property tax payment in McDonald County is $723. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $805, while those without a mortgage pay $637.
How does McDonald County compare to the Missouri average?
McDonald County's effective tax rate of 0.54% is lower than the Missouri state average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax in McDonald County is $723, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in McDonald County, Missouri?
The median home value in McDonald County, Missouri is $134,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is McDonald County a low property tax area in Missouri?
Yes — McDonald County's effective property tax rate of 0.54% is below the Missouri average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax of $723 is also lower the state average of $1,199, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does McDonald County rank for property taxes in Missouri?
McDonald County ranks #16 out of 115 counties in Missouri by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.54% and median annual tax of $723, 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.