Jackson County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 178,151.
The median annual property tax in Jackson County is $2,448, which is 104% higher than the Missouri state average and 27% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.15% on a median home value of $213,300. Property taxes represent 3.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,448
+104% vs State
+27% vs US
Median Home Value
$213,300
+31% vs State
+1% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.15%
+58% vs State
+21% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,574
$215/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,218
$185/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 | $2,448 +4.8% | 1.15% |
| 2022 | $2,336 +8.9% | 1.19% |
| 2021 | $2,146 +6.4% | 1.28% |
| 2020 | $2,017 +3.3% | 1.28% |
| 2019 | $1,952 | 1.32% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$67,178
per year
Monthly Tax
$204
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
St. Louis city
Tax: $1,935/yr Rate: 1.05%
Andrew County
Tax: $1,495/yr Rate: 0.76%
Nodaway County
Tax: $1,340/yr Rate: 0.81%
Oregon County
Tax: $599/yr Rate: 0.51%
Vernon County
Tax: $970/yr Rate: 0.71%
Howell County
Tax: $892/yr Rate: 0.55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Jackson County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Jackson County is $2,448 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.15% on a median home value of $213,300.
How does Jackson County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Jackson County are 27% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.15% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Jackson County? ▼
In Jackson County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,574 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,218. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Jackson County? ▼
Property taxes in Jackson County represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $67,178. 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.