Platte County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 29,031.
The median annual property tax in Platte County is $3,365, which is 181% higher than the Missouri state average and 75% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.06% on a median home value of $317,600. Property taxes represent 3.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,365
+181% vs State
+75% vs US
Median Home Value
$317,600
+96% vs State
+50% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.06%
+45% vs State
+12% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,429
$286/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,202
$267/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 | $3,365 +7.9% | 1.06% |
| 2022 | $3,118 +8.6% | 1.08% |
| 2021 | $2,870 +5.5% | 1.14% |
| 2020 | $2,721 +0.6% | 1.14% |
| 2019 | $2,705 | 1.19% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$95,748
per year
Monthly Tax
$280
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Stoddard County
Tax: $885/yr Rate: 0.65%
Camden County
Tax: $1,354/yr Rate: 0.50%
Newton County
Tax: $1,192/yr Rate: 0.68%
Lincoln County
Tax: $1,731/yr Rate: 0.77%
Jasper County
Tax: $1,171/yr Rate: 0.74%
Saline County
Tax: $1,138/yr Rate: 0.82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Platte County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Platte County is $3,365 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.06% on a median home value of $317,600.
How does Platte County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Platte County are 75% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.06% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Platte County? ▼
In Platte County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,429 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,202. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Platte County? ▼
Property taxes in Platte County represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $95,748. 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.