Vernon County Property Taxes
Vernon County, Missouri
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
19.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$81/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.71%
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
0.71%
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.