Washington County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 6,766.
The median annual property tax in Washington County is $682, which is 43% lower than the Missouri state average and 65% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.58% on a median home value of $118,400. Property taxes represent 1.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$682
-43% vs State
-65% vs US
Median Home Value
$118,400
-27% vs State
-44% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.58%
-21% vs State
-39% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$876
$73/mo
Without Mortgage
$563
$47/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 | $682 +3.5% | 0.58% |
| 2022 | $659 +1.4% | 0.59% |
| 2021 | $650 +8.0% | 0.63% |
| 2020 | $602 +3.8% | 0.62% |
| 2019 | $580 | 0.61% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$51,886
per year
Monthly Tax
$57
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Audrain County
Tax: $1,064/yr Rate: 0.88%
Dallas County
Tax: $726/yr Rate: 0.48%
Daviess County
Tax: $1,057/yr Rate: 0.71%
Chariton County
Tax: $900/yr Rate: 0.76%
Bates County
Tax: $962/yr Rate: 0.62%
Harrison County
Tax: $885/yr Rate: 0.82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Washington County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Washington County is $682 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.58% on a median home value of $118,400.
How does Washington County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Washington County are 65% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.58% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Washington County? ▼
In Washington County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $876 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $563. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Washington County? ▼
Property taxes in Washington County represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $51,886. 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.