Montgomery County Property Taxes
Montgomery County, Missouri
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
6.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$107/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.75%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$171,300
State avg ▲ $162,432
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,387
$116/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,194
$100/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#62
of 115 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Montgomery County, Missouri
Montgomery County taxes exceed US average
Montgomery County's effective tax rate of 0.748% sits above the national median of approximately 0.82%, placing it among moderately higher-taxed American counties. While the median home value of $171,300 falls well short of the national median of $281,900, the rate pushes the overall burden higher.
Slightly above Missouri standard
At 0.748%, Montgomery County's effective rate exceeds Missouri's average of 0.733% by roughly 2%, positioning it among the state's moderately taxed counties. The median tax bill of $1,282 tops the state median of $1,199, making it a noticeably pricier jurisdiction within Missouri.
Highest tax rate among peers
Montgomery County's 0.748% rate stands as the highest in this rural Missouri region except for Mercer (0.950%) and Mississippi (0.877%), outpacing Morgan, Miller, Monroe, Moniteau, and New Madrid. This makes it one of the steeper-taxing counties among its competitors.
Median tax reaches $1,282 annually
A median-value home in Montgomery County worth $171,300 generates roughly $1,282 in yearly property taxes, or $1,387 with mortgage escrow included. At approximately $107 per month, this represents one of the region's higher monthly tax burdens.
Assessment challenges worth exploring
Given Montgomery County's above-average tax rate, homeowners should seriously consider requesting a formal assessment review or appeal. Overassessments are common, and successful appeals can result in substantial annual savings.
How Montgomery County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Montgomery County
0.75%
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.