Mississippi County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 2,775.
The median annual property tax in Mississippi County is $880, which is 27% lower than the Missouri state average and 54% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $100,300. Property taxes represent 1.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$880
-27% vs State
-54% vs US
Median Home Value
$100,300
-38% vs State
-53% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.88%
+21% vs State
-7% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$954
$80/mo
Without Mortgage
$746
$62/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 | $880 +8.8% | 0.88% |
| 2022 | $809 +5.2% | 0.87% |
| 2021 | $769 +8.6% | 0.93% |
| 2020 | $708 +0.4% | 0.85% |
| 2019 | $705 | 0.88% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$46,258
per year
Monthly Tax
$73
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Mercer County
Tax: $905/yr Rate: 0.95%
Wright County
Tax: $584/yr Rate: 0.38%
Barry County
Tax: $988/yr Rate: 0.57%
Schuyler County
Tax: $1,030/yr Rate: 0.87%
Morgan County
Tax: $1,101/yr Rate: 0.61%
Madison County
Tax: $1,146/yr Rate: 0.74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Mississippi County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Mississippi County is $880 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $100,300.
How does Mississippi County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Mississippi County are 54% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.88% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Mississippi County? ▼
In Mississippi County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $954 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $746. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Mississippi County? ▼
Property taxes in Mississippi County represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $46,258. 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.