Scott County Property Taxes

Scott County, Missouri

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

21.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$78/mo escrow

#39 of 115 counties in Missouri

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.65%

vs. Missouri Avg21.9% below
vs. National Avg65.2% below

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)

Data Story

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$936
Missouri State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Scott County

0.65%

Effective rate

Missouri Avg

0.74%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Scott County, Missouri?
The effective property tax rate in Scott County, Missouri is 0.65%. 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 Scott County?
The median annual property tax payment in Scott County is $936. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $983, while those without a mortgage pay $869.
How does Scott County compare to the Missouri average?
Scott County's effective tax rate of 0.65% is lower than the Missouri state average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax in Scott County is $936, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Scott County, Missouri?
The median home value in Scott County, Missouri is $143,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Scott County a low property tax area in Missouri?
Yes — Scott County's effective property tax rate of 0.65% is below the Missouri average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax of $936 is also lower the state average of $1,199, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Scott County rank for property taxes in Missouri?
Scott County ranks #39 out of 115 counties in Missouri by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.65% and median annual tax of $936, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.