Saline County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 5,670.
The median annual property tax in Saline County is $1,138, which is 5% lower than the Missouri state average and 41% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.82% on a median home value of $139,600. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,138
-5% vs State
-41% vs US
Median Home Value
$139,600
-14% vs State
-34% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.82%
+12% vs State
-14% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,218
$102/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,045
$87/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 | $1,138 +3.4% | 0.82% |
| 2022 | $1,101 +6.0% | 0.85% |
| 2021 | $1,039 +2.0% | 0.92% |
| 2020 | $1,019 +8.9% | 0.89% |
| 2019 | $936 | 0.88% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$56,566
per year
Monthly Tax
$95
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Pulaski County
Tax: $1,159/yr Rate: 0.61%
McDonald County
Tax: $723/yr Rate: 0.54%
Bates County
Tax: $962/yr Rate: 0.62%
New Madrid County
Tax: $746/yr Rate: 0.71%
Mississippi County
Tax: $880/yr Rate: 0.88%
Morgan County
Tax: $1,101/yr Rate: 0.61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Saline County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Saline County is $1,138 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.82% on a median home value of $139,600.
How does Saline County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Saline County are 41% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.82% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Saline County? ▼
In Saline County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,218 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,045. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Saline County? ▼
Property taxes in Saline County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $56,566. 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.