Ozark County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 2,879.
The median annual property tax in Ozark County is $728, which is 39% lower than the Missouri state average and 62% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.47% on a median home value of $156,400. Property taxes represent 1.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$728
-39% vs State
-62% vs US
Median Home Value
$156,400
-4% vs State
-26% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.47%
-36% vs State
-51% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$801
$67/mo
Without Mortgage
$674
$56/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 | $728 +3.6% | 0.47% |
| 2022 | $703 +10.0% | 0.49% |
| 2021 | $639 +12.5% | 0.52% |
| 2020 | $568 +4.8% | 0.52% |
| 2019 | $542 | 0.56% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$42,329
per year
Monthly Tax
$61
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Nodaway County
Tax: $1,340/yr Rate: 0.81%
Atchison County
Tax: $1,178/yr Rate: 1.17%
Audrain County
Tax: $1,064/yr Rate: 0.88%
Pulaski County
Tax: $1,159/yr Rate: 0.61%
Jefferson County
Tax: $1,835/yr Rate: 0.84%
Dallas County
Tax: $726/yr Rate: 0.48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Ozark County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Ozark County is $728 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.47% on a median home value of $156,400.
How does Ozark County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Ozark County are 62% 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 Ozark County? ▼
In Ozark County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $801 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $674. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Ozark County? ▼
Property taxes in Ozark County represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $42,329. 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.