Callaway County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 12,370.
The median annual property tax in Callaway County is $1,549, which is 29% higher than the Missouri state average and 19% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.79% on a median home value of $196,200. Property taxes represent 2.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,549
+29% vs State
-19% vs US
Median Home Value
$196,200
+21% vs State
-7% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.79%
+8% vs State
-17% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,616
$135/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,439
$120/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 | $1,549 +4.4% | 0.79% |
| 2022 | $1,484 +10.8% | 0.81% |
| 2021 | $1,339 +7.3% | 0.82% |
| 2020 | $1,248 +6.2% | 0.80% |
| 2019 | $1,175 | 0.75% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$72,645
per year
Monthly Tax
$129
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Newton County
Tax: $1,192/yr Rate: 0.68%
Webster County
Tax: $1,181/yr Rate: 0.54%
Ripley County
Tax: $555/yr Rate: 0.50%
Henry County
Tax: $1,230/yr Rate: 0.80%
Andrew County
Tax: $1,495/yr Rate: 0.76%
Cole County
Tax: $1,728/yr Rate: 0.81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Callaway County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Callaway County is $1,549 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.79% on a median home value of $196,200.
How does Callaway County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Callaway County are 19% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.79% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Callaway County? ▼
In Callaway County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,616 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,439. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Callaway County? ▼
Property taxes in Callaway County represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $72,645. 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.