Howell County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 10,982.
The median annual property tax in Howell County is $892, which is 26% lower than the Missouri state average and 54% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.55% on a median home value of $161,000. Property taxes represent 1.8% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$892
-26% vs State
-54% vs US
Median Home Value
$161,000
-1% vs State
-24% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.55%
-25% vs State
-42% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$909
$76/mo
Without Mortgage
$867
$72/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 | $892 +8.0% | 0.55% |
| 2022 | $826 +10.9% | 0.58% |
| 2021 | $745 +4.1% | 0.62% |
| 2020 | $716 -0.1% | 0.62% |
| 2019 | $717 | 0.64% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.8%
of median household income
Median Income
$49,814
per year
Monthly Tax
$74
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Taney County
Tax: $1,178/yr Rate: 0.58%
Cass County
Tax: $2,364/yr Rate: 0.88%
Wayne County
Tax: $565/yr Rate: 0.50%
Carter County
Tax: $654/yr Rate: 0.44%
Mississippi County
Tax: $880/yr Rate: 0.88%
McDonald County
Tax: $723/yr Rate: 0.54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Howell County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Howell County is $892 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.55% on a median home value of $161,000.
How does Howell County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Howell County are 54% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.55% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Howell County? ▼
In Howell County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $909 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $867. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Howell County? ▼
Property taxes in Howell County represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $49,814. 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.