St. Francois County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 16,670.
The median annual property tax in St. Francois County is $1,161, which is 3% lower than the Missouri state average and 40% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.75% on a median home value of $155,100. Property taxes represent 2.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,161
-3% vs State
-40% vs US
Median Home Value
$155,100
-5% vs State
-27% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.75%
+3% vs State
-21% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,245
$104/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,041
$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 | $1,161 +3.8% | 0.75% |
| 2022 | $1,119 +10.2% | 0.79% |
| 2021 | $1,015 +5.9% | 0.80% |
| 2020 | $958 -0.6% | 0.81% |
| 2019 | $964 | 0.80% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$54,813
per year
Monthly Tax
$97
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Linn County
Tax: $899/yr Rate: 0.77%
Carter County
Tax: $654/yr Rate: 0.44%
Schuyler County
Tax: $1,030/yr Rate: 0.87%
Texas County
Tax: $652/yr Rate: 0.53%
St. Charles County
Tax: $3,340/yr Rate: 1.13%
Webster County
Tax: $1,181/yr Rate: 0.54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in St. Francois County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in St. Francois County is $1,161 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.75% on a median home value of $155,100.
How does St. Francois County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in St. Francois County are 40% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.75% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in St. Francois County? ▼
In St. Francois County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,245 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,041. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in St. Francois County? ▼
Property taxes in St. Francois County represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $54,813. 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.