Shannon County Property Taxes

Shannon County, Missouri

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

45.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$54/mo escrow

#3 of 115 counties in Missouri

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.43%

vs. Missouri Avg45.6% below
vs. National Avg75.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$151,000

State avg $162,432

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$739

$62/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$595

$50/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#3

of 115 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Shannon County, Missouri

Shannon County offers lowest regional taxes

Shannon County's effective tax rate of 0.432% ranks among the lowest in the nation, nearly 41% below Missouri's state average of 0.733%. The median property tax of $652 is less than one-quarter the national median of $2,690, placing Shannon in the bottom 5% nationally.

Shannon ranks as Missouri's second-lowest

Shannon County's effective rate of 0.432% is the second-lowest in this analysis (only Reynolds at 0.461% is lower), roughly 41% below Missouri's state average of 0.733%. The median tax bill of $652 is just over half the state median of $1,199, offering substantial relief to residents.

Shannon leads region in tax savings

Shannon County's 0.432% rate is the lowest in this eight-county comparison, beating Reynolds (0.461%) and Ripley (0.501%) and massively undercutting the higher-tax counties. This positions Shannon as the region's most tax-efficient jurisdiction.

Median annual bill: $652

On Shannon County's median home value of $151,000, homeowners pay roughly $652 annually in property taxes. Those with mortgages typically see $739 in escrow, while outright owners pay $595.

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How Shannon County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Shannon County$652
Missouri State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Shannon County

0.43%

Effective rate

Missouri Avg

0.74%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Shannon County, Missouri?
The effective property tax rate in Shannon County, Missouri is 0.43%. 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 Shannon County?
The median annual property tax payment in Shannon County is $652. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $739, while those without a mortgage pay $595.
How does Shannon County compare to the Missouri average?
Shannon County's effective tax rate of 0.43% is lower than the Missouri state average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax in Shannon County is $652, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Shannon County, Missouri?
The median home value in Shannon County, Missouri is $151,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Shannon County a low property tax area in Missouri?
Yes — Shannon County's effective property tax rate of 0.43% is below the Missouri average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax of $652 is also lower the state average of $1,199, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Shannon County rank for property taxes in Missouri?
Shannon County ranks #3 out of 115 counties in Missouri by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.43% and median annual tax of $652, 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.