Scott County Property Taxes
Scott County, Missouri
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
21.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$78/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.65%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$143,700
State avg ▼ $162,432
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$983
$82/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$869
$72/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#39
of 115 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Scott County, Missouri
Scott County taxes fall near state average
Scott County's effective tax rate of 0.651% sits modestly below Missouri's state average of 0.733%, offering residents slightly favorable conditions. The median property tax of $936 is only 35% of the national median of $2,690, placing Scott County in the bottom 40% nationally.
Scott County taxes run slightly below state
Scott County's effective rate of 0.651% is about 11% below Missouri's state average of 0.733%, positioning it in the middle-to-lower tier. The median tax bill of $936 lags the state median of $1,199 by $263, reflecting a modest tax advantage.
Scott balances mid-range among neighbors
Scott County's 0.651% rate places it in the middle of this regional comparison—higher than the low-tax rural counties (Reynolds, Ripley, Shannon) but substantially lower than the high-tax cluster (Ray, Saline, Scotland, Schuyler). This makes Scott a moderate-tax jurisdiction.
Median annual bill: $936
On Scott County's median home value of $143,700, homeowners pay approximately $936 annually in property taxes. Properties with mortgages typically carry $983 in escrow, while owners without mortgages pay $869.
Don't skip assessment review
Scott County homeowners should verify their assessments are accurate, even in a relatively moderate-tax county. If your property is overvalued, filing an appeal can provide additional savings.
How Scott County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Scott County
0.65%
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.