Morgan County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 6,536.
The median annual property tax in Morgan County is $1,101, which is 8% lower than the Missouri state average and 43% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.61% on a median home value of $180,400. Property taxes represent 2.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,101
-8% vs State
-43% vs US
Median Home Value
$180,400
+11% vs State
-15% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.61%
-16% vs State
-36% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,202
$100/mo
Without Mortgage
$926
$77/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 | $1,101 -1.3% | 0.61% |
| 2022 | $1,115 +3.8% | 0.64% |
| 2021 | $1,074 +8.0% | 0.69% |
| 2020 | $994 +2.4% | 0.66% |
| 2019 | $971 | 0.78% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$49,663
per year
Monthly Tax
$92
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
St. Clair County
Tax: $911/yr Rate: 0.64%
Callaway County
Tax: $1,549/yr Rate: 0.79%
Ray County
Tax: $1,533/yr Rate: 0.82%
Bates County
Tax: $962/yr Rate: 0.62%
Benton County
Tax: $918/yr Rate: 0.56%
Jasper County
Tax: $1,171/yr Rate: 0.74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Morgan County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Morgan County is $1,101 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.61% on a median home value of $180,400.
How does Morgan County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Morgan County are 43% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.61% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Morgan County? ▼
In Morgan County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,202 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $926. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Morgan County? ▼
Property taxes in Morgan County represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $49,663. 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.