Douglas County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 3,718.
The median annual property tax in Douglas County is $673, which is 44% lower than the Missouri state average and 65% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.41% on a median home value of $164,400. Property taxes represent 1.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$673
-44% vs State
-65% vs US
Median Home Value
$164,400
+1% vs State
-22% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.41%
-44% vs State
-57% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$719
$60/mo
Without Mortgage
$632
$53/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 | $673 +2.7% | 0.41% |
| 2022 | $655 +5.6% | 0.44% |
| 2021 | $620 +2.3% | 0.48% |
| 2020 | $606 +6.1% | 0.48% |
| 2019 | $571 | 0.46% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$49,828
per year
Monthly Tax
$56
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Perry County
Tax: $1,368/yr Rate: 0.72%
Clark County
Tax: $1,139/yr Rate: 0.97%
Shannon County
Tax: $652/yr Rate: 0.43%
Benton County
Tax: $918/yr Rate: 0.56%
Cooper County
Tax: $1,332/yr Rate: 0.68%
Adair County
Tax: $1,210/yr Rate: 0.76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Douglas County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Douglas County is $673 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.41% on a median home value of $164,400.
How does Douglas County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Douglas County are 65% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.41% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Douglas County? ▼
In Douglas County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $719 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $632. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Douglas County? ▼
Property taxes in Douglas County represent approximately 1.4% of the median household income of $49,828. 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.