Hickory County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 2,932.
The median annual property tax in Hickory County is $581, which is 52% lower than the Missouri state average and 70% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.47% on a median home value of $123,200. Property taxes represent 1.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$581
-52% vs State
-70% vs US
Median Home Value
$123,200
-24% vs State
-42% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.47%
-36% vs State
-51% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$759
$63/mo
Without Mortgage
$477
$40/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 | $581 +1.4% | 0.47% |
| 2022 | $573 +5.7% | 0.53% |
| 2021 | $542 +5.4% | 0.61% |
| 2020 | $514 -7.4% | 0.63% |
| 2019 | $555 | 0.67% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$35,084
per year
Monthly Tax
$48
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
DeKalb County
Tax: $1,269/yr Rate: 0.76%
Washington County
Tax: $682/yr Rate: 0.58%
Maries County
Tax: $1,088/yr Rate: 0.56%
Jackson County
Tax: $2,448/yr Rate: 1.15%
Crawford County
Tax: $1,011/yr Rate: 0.61%
Jefferson County
Tax: $1,835/yr Rate: 0.84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Hickory County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Hickory County is $581 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.47% on a median home value of $123,200.
How does Hickory County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Hickory County are 70% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.47% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Hickory County? ▼
In Hickory County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $759 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $477. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Hickory County? ▼
Property taxes in Hickory County represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $35,084. 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.