Putnam County Property Taxes
Putnam County, Missouri
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
8.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$92/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.99%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$111,600
State avg ▼ $162,432
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,132
$94/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,046
$87/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#105
of 115 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Putnam County, Missouri
Putnam County's rate above national average
Putnam County's effective tax rate of 0.987% exceeds the national median, though its median tax bill of $1,101 remains below the national median of $2,690 due to lower home values. The county presents a mixed tax picture: higher rates but lower overall bills.
Above-average rates for Missouri
Putnam County's 0.987% effective rate is notably higher than Missouri's state average of 0.733%, making it one of the state's higher-tax counties. However, the median tax bill of $1,101 stays below the state median of $1,199 because homes are valued significantly lower.
Among region's highest tax rates
Putnam County's 0.987% rate is substantially higher than Phelps (0.640%), Pike (0.768%), Polk (0.581%), and Pulaski (0.611%), though slightly below Platte County's 1.060%. The county ranks as a high-tax area in its region.
What $111,600 home costs in taxes
A homeowner with a median-priced home valued at $111,600 pays approximately $1,101 in annual property taxes in Putnam County. With a mortgage, that bill increases to $1,132; without one, it drops to $1,046.
Review your assessment closely
Putnam County's relatively high tax rate makes it especially important for homeowners to verify their assessments are accurate and competitive with local market values. Filing an assessment appeal can reduce your tax burden in this higher-rate county.
How Putnam County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Putnam County
0.99%
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.