Ste. Genevieve County Property Taxes
Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
14.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$115/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.64%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$215,600
State avg ▲ $162,432
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,313
$109/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,448
$121/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#34
of 115 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri
Ste. Genevieve taxes rank among lowest
Ste. Genevieve County's effective tax rate of 0.638% falls below the national median of 0.71%, placing it in the 37th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,376 lies well below the national median of $2,690, reflecting modest home values ($215,600). Ste. Genevieve offers one of the more affordable tax environments in America.
Below Missouri's state average
At 0.638%, Ste. Genevieve County's effective rate is 13% lower than Missouri's state average of 0.733%. The median property tax of $1,376 exceeds the state median of $1,199 by only 15%, despite higher home values. Ste. Genevieve ranks among the state's most tax-favorable counties.
Tied for lowest taxes regionally
Ste. Genevieve County ties with St. Clair County at roughly 0.638%–0.639%, making them the region's tax leaders. Only St. Francois County (0.749%) comes close among neighbors, while higher-tax areas like Shelby (0.896%) and the St. Louis area pay considerably more. This positions Ste. Genevieve as a tax haven in eastern Missouri.
Your $215,600 home costs $1,376 yearly
A median-value home in Ste. Genevieve County generates an estimated annual property tax of $1,376—approximately $115 per month. With mortgage escrow included, owners typically pay closer to $1,313 annually. Over 30 years, that totals roughly $41,280 in property taxes.
Ste. Genevieve homeowners can appeal assessments
Even in Ste. Genevieve County's favorable tax environment, some properties may be overvalued on assessment rolls. The county assessor accepts formal appeals during designated periods each year. Homeowners unsatisfied with their assessed value have a straightforward path to challenge and potentially reduce their tax burden.
How Ste. Genevieve County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ste. Genevieve County
0.64%
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.