Stone County Property Taxes
Stone County, Missouri
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
2.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$97/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.49%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$236,500
State avg ▲ $162,432
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,206
$101/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,117
$93/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#9
of 115 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Stone County, Missouri
Stone County taxes well below national average
Stone County's effective tax rate of 0.493% ranks in the bottom 20% nationally, meaning homeowners here pay significantly less than the typical American property owner. The median annual tax of $1,167 is less than half the national median of $2,690, putting Stone County in an advantageous position for affordability.
Among Missouri's lowest tax counties
Stone County's 0.493% rate sits well below Missouri's average of 0.733%, placing it in the lower quartile statewide. The county collects $1,167 in median taxes compared to the state median of $1,199, making it one of the more tax-friendly areas in Missouri.
Lower taxes than most Ozark neighbors
Stone County's 0.493% rate beats nearby Taney County (0.578%) and rivals Wayne County (0.500%) in the south-central Ozarks region. Compared to Warren County to the north at 0.738%, Stone County residents enjoy substantially lower tax burdens on similarly valued homes.
A $236,500 home costs $1,167 annually
The median Stone County home valued at $236,500 carries an estimated annual property tax of $1,167. For homeowners with mortgages, that figure rises slightly to $1,206 due to escrow arrangements with lenders.
Your assessment may be too high
Many Stone County homeowners are overassessed and could save money by appealing their property valuations to the county assessor. A formal appeal is free and can result in significant tax reductions if your home's assessed value exceeds its fair market value.
How Stone County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Stone County
0.49%
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.