Vernon County Property Taxes

Vernon County, Missouri

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

19.1% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$81/mo escrow

#50 of 115 counties in Missouri

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.71%

vs. Missouri Avg19.1% below
vs. National Avg63.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$136,700

State avg $162,432

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$999

$83/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$925

$77/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#50

of 115 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Vernon County, Missouri

Vernon County taxes below national median

Vernon County's effective tax rate of 0.710% falls below the national average, placing the county in the lower half of U.S. tax environments. The median annual tax of $970 represents just 36% of the national median of $2,690.

Slightly below Missouri's average rate

Vernon County's 0.710% rate sits just below Missouri's average of 0.733%, placing it near the statewide middle in tax burden. The county collects a median tax of $970 compared to Missouri's median of $1,199.

Moderate taxes in southwest Missouri region

Vernon County's 0.710% rate falls between Sullivan County (0.736%) and Stone County (0.493%), offering a middle-ground tax environment in southwestern Missouri. Compared to Warren County's 0.738%, Vernon provides modest tax relief.

A $136,700 home costs $970 yearly

The median Vernon County home valued at $136,700 generates an estimated annual property tax of $970. With a mortgage, homeowners typically pay $999, while those without mortgages pay approximately $925.

Appeal overvalued assessments in Vernon

Vernon County homeowners should review their property assessments to ensure valuations reflect fair market value. Many properties can be reduced through the county assessor's free appeal process, lowering annual tax bills.

How Vernon County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Vernon County$970
Missouri State Average$1,199
National Average$1,924

Vernon County

0.71%

Effective rate

Missouri Avg

0.74%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Vernon County, Missouri?
The effective property tax rate in Vernon County, Missouri is 0.71%. 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 Vernon County?
The median annual property tax payment in Vernon County is $970. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $999, while those without a mortgage pay $925.
How does Vernon County compare to the Missouri average?
Vernon County's effective tax rate of 0.71% is lower than the Missouri state average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax in Vernon County is $970, compared to the state average of $1,199.
What is the median home value in Vernon County, Missouri?
The median home value in Vernon County, Missouri is $136,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Vernon County a low property tax area in Missouri?
Yes — Vernon County's effective property tax rate of 0.71% is below the Missouri average of 0.74%. The median annual property tax of $970 is also lower the state average of $1,199, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Vernon County rank for property taxes in Missouri?
Vernon County ranks #50 out of 115 counties in Missouri by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.71% and median annual tax of $970, it falls in the middle 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.