McDonald County Property Taxes
McDonald County, Missouri
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
39.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$60/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.54%
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)
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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
0.54%
Effective rate
Missouri Avg
0.74%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.