Boone County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 43,636.
The median annual property tax in Boone County is $2,232, which is 86% higher than the Missouri state average and 16% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $254,100. Property taxes represent 3.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,232
+86% vs State
+16% vs US
Median Home Value
$254,100
+56% vs State
+20% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.88%
+21% vs State
-7% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,235
$186/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,224
$185/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,232 +2.3% | 0.88% |
| 2022 | $2,181 +12.2% | 0.92% |
| 2021 | $1,943 +4.7% | 0.95% |
| 2020 | $1,855 +2.2% | 0.93% |
| 2019 | $1,815 | 0.98% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$69,913
per year
Monthly Tax
$186
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Harrison County
Tax: $885/yr Rate: 0.82%
Chariton County
Tax: $900/yr Rate: 0.76%
Bollinger County
Tax: $874/yr Rate: 0.61%
Atchison County
Tax: $1,178/yr Rate: 1.17%
Audrain County
Tax: $1,064/yr Rate: 0.88%
Ripley County
Tax: $555/yr Rate: 0.50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Boone County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Boone County is $2,232 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $254,100.
How does Boone County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Boone County are 16% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.88% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Boone County? ▼
In Boone County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,235 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,224. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Boone County? ▼
Property taxes in Boone County represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $69,913. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.