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Platte County

Platte County, Missouri

Effective Tax Rate

1.06%

Median Annual Tax

$3,365

How Platte County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Platte County$3,365
Missouri State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Platte County

1.06%

Effective rate

Missouri Avg

0.74%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$3,429

per year

Without Mortgage

$3,202

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$3,365

Monthly Escrow

$280

Effective Rate

1.06%

vs. Missouri State Average▲ 180.7% above
vs. National Average▲ 25.1% above
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Platte County, Missouri?
The effective property tax rate in Platte County, Missouri is 1.06%. 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 Platte County?
The median annual property tax payment in Platte County is $3,365. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,429, while those without a mortgage pay $3,202.
How does Platte County compare to the Missouri average?
Platte County's effective tax rate of 1.06% is higher than the Missouri state average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax in Platte County is $3,365, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Platte County, Missouri?
The median home value in Platte County, Missouri is $317,600, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Missouri?
Property taxes in Missouri are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

St. Louis city(MO)

Rate1.05%
Median Tax$1,935

Gentry County(MO)

Rate1.03%
Median Tax$1,268

Grundy County(MO)

Rate1.02%
Median Tax$1,094

Clay County(MO)

Rate1.10%
Median Tax$2,817
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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.

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