Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Missouri Property Taxes
The average Missouri homeowner pays $1,243 a year at an effective rate of 0.70%, 38% below the U.S. median. Compare 115 counties below.
- $1,243
- Avg median tax
- 0.70%
- Effective rate
- #23 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 115
- Counties
The verdict
The average Missouri homeowner pays $1,243 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 0.70%, the #23 highest burden of 51 U.S. states.
- $1,243
- Average median tax, 2024
- 0.70%
- Statewide effective rate
- #23 of 51
- U.S. states by tax burden
- 115
- counties measured
Effective rate is the median property tax bill divided by the median home value ($175,712). U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024.
The average median property tax in Missouri is $1,243/year, which is 38% below the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 0.70% on a median home value of $175,712. Taxes range from $550 in Ripley County to $3,613 in Platte County.
What This Data Tells Us About Missouri
Across 115 counties in Missouri, the average median property tax is $1,243 per year, 38% below the national median of $1,993. The statewide effective rate of 0.70% on a median home value of $175,712 reflects how Missouri's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level.
Within Missouri, median annual tax ranges from $550 in Ripley County (effective rate 0.46%) to $3,613 in Platte County (effective rate 1.05%). Median home values in Missouri ($175,712) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau, individual bills can differ based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
State Average vs National Average
How Missouri compares
Average effective property tax rate vs the national average, ACS 2024.
Missouri has a higher effective property tax rate than 56% of U.S. states, ranking #23 of 51 for property tax burden.
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Tax Affordability Score
Based on the average effective tax rate of 0.70% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Missouri has below-average property tax rates, making it a more affordable state for homeowners.
All Counties in Missouri (115)
| County (by tax bill) | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platte County | $3,613 | 1.05% | $345,100 | 110,371 |
| St. Charles County | $3,480 | 1.08% | $320,800 | 414,535 |
| St. Louis County | $3,335 | 1.20% | $276,800 | 995,569 |
| Clay County | $2,941 | 1.07% | $275,600 | 258,122 |
| Jackson County | $2,575 | 1.12% | $230,500 | 719,976 |
| Cass County | $2,504 | 0.86% | $292,400 | 110,773 |
| Boone County | $2,328 | 0.85% | $272,800 | 188,043 |
| St. Louis city | $2,033 | 1.03% | $197,500 | 288,512 |
| Christian County | $1,938 | 0.70% | $274,900 | 92,915 |
| Jefferson County | $1,906 | 0.80% | $237,200 | 229,458 |
| Clinton County | $1,845 | 0.81% | $226,800 | 21,414 |
| Franklin County | $1,813 | 0.80% | $227,600 | 105,950 |
| Lincoln County | $1,811 | 0.74% | $244,300 | 63,057 |
| Warren County | $1,809 | 0.69% | $260,400 | 37,177 |
| Cole County | $1,769 | 0.77% | $229,600 | 77,032 |
| Ray County | $1,594 | 0.80% | $198,800 | 23,145 |
| Lafayette County | $1,581 | 0.73% | $216,500 | 33,115 |
| Greene County | $1,572 | 0.71% | $221,300 | 303,375 |
| Andrew County | $1,568 | 0.73% | $215,400 | 18,065 |
| Johnson County | $1,565 | 0.66% | $235,700 | 54,732 |
| Callaway County | $1,548 | 0.77% | $201,600 | 44,741 |
| Camden County | $1,426 | 0.47% | $305,400 | 43,667 |
| Cape Girardeau County | $1,421 | 0.64% | $220,700 | 82,735 |
| Perry County | $1,395 | 0.74% | $188,200 | 18,976 |
| Ste. Genevieve County | $1,395 | 0.63% | $222,200 | 18,571 |
| Nodaway County | $1,368 | 0.77% | $177,500 | 20,774 |
| Montgomery County | $1,351 | 0.76% | $178,700 | 11,426 |
| Caldwell County | $1,338 | 0.80% | $166,500 | 8,927 |
| Marion County | $1,335 | 0.82% | $162,000 | 28,457 |
| Cooper County | $1,334 | 0.66% | $203,500 | 16,824 |
| Gasconade County | $1,315 | 0.73% | $179,900 | 14,746 |
| Phelps County | $1,312 | 0.64% | $206,500 | 45,194 |
| Osage County | $1,307 | 0.59% | $223,300 | 13,402 |
| Henry County | $1,296 | 0.81% | $160,600 | 22,328 |
| Pettis County | $1,289 | 0.78% | $166,300 | 43,397 |
| DeKalb County | $1,285 | 0.76% | $169,200 | 10,876 |
| Buchanan County | $1,281 | 0.77% | $166,300 | 83,568 |
| Adair County | $1,276 | 0.77% | $165,700 | 25,301 |
| Gentry County | $1,249 | 0.93% | $134,000 | 6,245 |
| Scotland County | $1,248 | 0.79% | $158,800 | 4,686 |
| Moniteau County | $1,245 | 0.68% | $181,900 | 15,262 |
| Atchison County | $1,241 | 1.16% | $106,800 | 5,187 |
| Randolph County | $1,235 | 0.78% | $159,300 | 24,365 |
| Ralls County | $1,229 | 0.73% | $168,200 | 10,428 |
| Howard County | $1,227 | 0.77% | $159,400 | 10,147 |
| Putnam County | $1,211 | 1.01% | $119,500 | 4,642 |
| Newton County | $1,207 | 0.63% | $190,700 | 60,118 |
| Livingston County | $1,202 | 0.81% | $147,700 | 14,364 |
| Jasper County | $1,196 | 0.72% | $166,900 | 124,357 |
| Taney County | $1,196 | 0.55% | $218,800 | 56,529 |
| Webster County | $1,196 | 0.52% | $228,800 | 40,500 |
| Monroe County | $1,192 | 0.80% | $149,300 | 8,734 |
| St. Francois County | $1,188 | 0.70% | $169,300 | 66,999 |
| Saline County | $1,177 | 0.78% | $150,500 | 23,231 |
| Stone County | $1,168 | 0.47% | $249,000 | 32,048 |
| Pulaski County | $1,159 | 0.61% | $189,800 | 53,894 |
| Polk County | $1,137 | 0.55% | $205,800 | 32,444 |
| Clark County | $1,134 | 0.87% | $130,700 | 6,675 |
| Audrain County | $1,131 | 0.79% | $143,100 | 24,548 |
| Madison County | $1,130 | 0.71% | $159,000 | 12,729 |
| Grundy County | $1,125 | 1.00% | $112,500 | 9,787 |
| Maries County | $1,115 | 0.51% | $219,100 | 8,450 |
| Miller County | $1,102 | 0.57% | $192,600 | 25,269 |
| Schuyler County | $1,083 | 0.79% | $137,500 | 4,038 |
| Morgan County | $1,082 | 0.56% | $194,400 | 21,717 |
| Daviess County | $1,067 | 0.66% | $161,800 | 8,477 |
| Vernon County | $1,067 | 0.67% | $158,800 | 19,687 |
| Dade County | $1,055 | 0.62% | $170,600 | 7,641 |
| Cedar County | $1,044 | 0.62% | $168,100 | 14,615 |
| Bates County | $1,039 | 0.61% | $170,800 | 16,186 |
| Macon County | $1,035 | 0.69% | $149,100 | 15,163 |
| Bollinger County | $1,034 | 0.58% | $179,800 | 10,559 |
| Chariton County | $1,032 | 0.64% | $160,900 | 7,390 |
| Lawrence County | $1,032 | 0.59% | $175,100 | 38,593 |
| Laclede County | $1,011 | 0.60% | $168,400 | 36,390 |
| Mercer County | $1,006 | 0.96% | $104,900 | 3,482 |
| Barry County | $988 | 0.53% | $187,800 | 35,033 |
| Pike County | $979 | 0.67% | $146,000 | 17,711 |
| Harrison County | $973 | 0.89% | $109,500 | 8,190 |
| Crawford County | $972 | 0.56% | $172,600 | 22,797 |
| Butler County | $967 | 0.67% | $145,100 | 42,020 |
| Holt County | $967 | 0.70% | $138,200 | 4,240 |
| St. Clair County | $966 | 0.61% | $157,100 | 9,587 |
| Barton County | $963 | 0.71% | $136,500 | 11,690 |
| Scott County | $957 | 0.62% | $154,400 | 37,933 |
| Stoddard County | $939 | 0.66% | $143,300 | 28,470 |
| Benton County | $937 | 0.53% | $177,900 | 20,151 |
| Pemiscot County | $925 | 0.95% | $97,000 | 14,958 |
| Carroll County | $924 | 0.79% | $117,500 | 8,411 |
| Lewis County | $919 | 0.71% | $130,200 | 9,924 |
| Linn County | $888 | 0.72% | $123,300 | 11,852 |
| Mississippi County | $880 | 0.81% | $109,000 | 11,902 |
| Dent County | $878 | 0.52% | $167,500 | 14,539 |
| Howell County | $872 | 0.50% | $173,000 | 40,383 |
| Shelby County | $860 | 0.86% | $99,900 | 5,986 |
| Knox County | $842 | 0.83% | $101,400 | 3,756 |
| New Madrid County | $814 | 0.73% | $111,800 | 15,731 |
| Iron County | $810 | 0.68% | $119,300 | 9,446 |
| Sullivan County | $795 | 0.69% | $115,600 | 5,857 |
| Worth County | $789 | 0.82% | $96,600 | 1,934 |
| Dallas County | $756 | 0.40% | $190,300 | 17,551 |
| Douglas County | $740 | 0.44% | $168,200 | 11,965 |
| Ozark County | $737 | 0.44% | $168,600 | 8,873 |
| Hickory County | $722 | 0.41% | $176,100 | 8,585 |
| Washington County | $719 | 0.56% | $129,400 | 23,470 |
| Texas County | $713 | 0.49% | $146,700 | 25,161 |
| McDonald County | $712 | 0.46% | $154,700 | 23,701 |
| Dunklin County | $688 | 0.70% | $97,600 | 27,493 |
| Carter County | $677 | 0.42% | $159,400 | 5,297 |
| Shannon County | $676 | 0.43% | $157,500 | 7,177 |
| Wright County | $640 | 0.40% | $160,100 | 18,965 |
| Oregon County | $627 | 0.55% | $113,300 | 8,673 |
| Wayne County | $563 | 0.52% | $107,400 | 10,862 |
| Reynolds County | $560 | 0.37% | $151,700 | 6,010 |
| Ripley County | $550 | 0.46% | $119,600 | 10,708 |
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