Cape Girardeau County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 21,463.
The median annual property tax in Cape Girardeau County is $1,404, which is 17% higher than the Missouri state average and 27% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.67% on a median home value of $208,300. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,404
+17% vs State
-27% vs US
Median Home Value
$208,300
+28% vs State
-2% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.67%
-8% vs State
-29% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,467
$122/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,309
$109/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 | $1,404 +4.2% | 0.67% |
| 2022 | $1,348 +8.3% | 0.69% |
| 2021 | $1,245 +1.1% | 0.75% |
| 2020 | $1,231 +1.2% | 0.76% |
| 2019 | $1,217 | 0.76% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$68,912
per year
Monthly Tax
$117
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Pemiscot County
Tax: $970/yr Rate: 1.01%
Phelps County
Tax: $1,248/yr Rate: 0.64%
Dent County
Tax: $843/yr Rate: 0.56%
Crawford County
Tax: $1,011/yr Rate: 0.61%
St. Louis County
Tax: $3,193/yr Rate: 1.22%
Maries County
Tax: $1,088/yr Rate: 0.56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Cape Girardeau County is $1,404 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.67% on a median home value of $208,300.
How does Cape Girardeau County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Cape Girardeau County are 27% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.67% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Cape Girardeau County? ▼
In Cape Girardeau County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,467 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,309. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Cape Girardeau County? ▼
Property taxes in Cape Girardeau County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $68,912. 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.