Missouri Property Tax Rates by County (2026)
Compare effective property tax rates across 115 Missouri counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is Varies by county.
Effective Tax Rate
0.74%
Lower than the national median of 1.02%
Median Home Value
$156,400
Median Annual Tax Bill
$1,101
How Are Property Taxes Calculated in Missouri?
Property taxes in Missouri are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across Missouri counties is 0.74%, which is below the national median of 1.02%.
If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment.
All 115 Missouri Counties
| County | Eff. Tax Rate | Median Home Value | Median Annual Tax Bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair County → | 0.76% | $159,500 | $1,210 |
| Andrew County → | 0.76% | $196,200 | $1,495 |
| Atchison County → | 1.17% | $100,600 | $1,178 |
| Audrain County → | 0.88% | $121,600 | $1,064 |
| Barry County → | 0.57% | $172,900 | $988 |
| Barton County → | 0.74% | $136,000 | $1,010 |
| Bates County → | 0.62% | $154,800 | $962 |
| Benton County → | 0.56% | $164,700 | $918 |
| Bollinger County → | 0.61% | $142,400 | $874 |
| Boone County → | 0.88% | $254,100 | $2,232 |
| Buchanan County → | 0.80% | $156,600 | $1,253 |
| Butler County → | 0.67% | $138,800 | $934 |
| Caldwell County → | 0.78% | $156,700 | $1,230 |
| Callaway County → | 0.79% | $196,200 | $1,549 |
| Camden County → | 0.50% | $270,700 | $1,354 |
| Cape Girardeau County → | 0.67% | $208,300 | $1,404 |
| Carroll County → | 0.84% | $110,500 | $933 |
| Carter County → | 0.44% | $147,600 | $654 |
| Cass County → | 0.88% | $269,000 | $2,364 |
| Cedar County → | 0.59% | $162,500 | $953 |
| Chariton County → | 0.76% | $118,900 | $900 |
| Christian County → | 0.75% | $249,700 | $1,878 |
| Clark County → | 0.97% | $117,600 | $1,139 |
| Clay County → | 1.10% | $256,400 | $2,817 |
| Clinton County → | 0.86% | $204,300 | $1,758 |
| Cole County → | 0.81% | $214,400 | $1,728 |
| Cooper County → | 0.68% | $197,100 | $1,332 |
| Crawford County → | 0.61% | $166,000 | $1,011 |
| Dade County → | 0.65% | $157,200 | $1,022 |
| Dallas County → | 0.48% | $151,200 | $726 |
| Daviess County → | 0.71% | $149,200 | $1,057 |
| DeKalb County → | 0.76% | $167,500 | $1,269 |
| Dent County → | 0.56% | $149,700 | $843 |
| Douglas County → | 0.41% | $164,400 | $673 |
| Dunklin County → | 0.69% | $93,800 | $651 |
| Franklin County → | 0.83% | $214,900 | $1,774 |
| Gasconade County → | 0.73% | $168,900 | $1,238 |
| Gentry County → | 1.03% | $123,000 | $1,268 |
| Greene County → | 0.72% | $203,500 | $1,469 |
| Grundy County → | 1.02% | $107,000 | $1,094 |
| Harrison County → | 0.82% | $107,400 | $885 |
| Henry County → | 0.80% | $153,500 | $1,230 |
| Hickory County → | 0.47% | $123,200 | $581 |
| Holt County → | 0.77% | $122,300 | $945 |
| Howard County → | 0.87% | $145,300 | $1,262 |
| Howell County → | 0.55% | $161,000 | $892 |
| Iron County → | 0.65% | $113,000 | $736 |
| Jackson County → | 1.15% | $213,300 | $2,448 |
| Jasper County → | 0.74% | $158,500 | $1,171 |
| Jefferson County → | 0.84% | $218,800 | $1,835 |
| Johnson County → | 0.68% | $221,400 | $1,515 |
| Knox County → | 0.80% | $97,200 | $780 |
| Laclede County → | 0.65% | $158,000 | $1,031 |
| Lafayette County → | 0.77% | $200,300 | $1,534 |
| Lawrence County → | 0.61% | $159,800 | $969 |
| Lewis County → | 0.74% | $118,900 | $875 |
| Lincoln County → | 0.77% | $224,800 | $1,731 |
| Linn County → | 0.77% | $117,300 | $899 |
| Livingston County → | 0.90% | $138,300 | $1,243 |
| Macon County → | 0.83% | $127,000 | $1,049 |
| Madison County → | 0.74% | $155,900 | $1,146 |
| Maries County → | 0.56% | $193,100 | $1,088 |
| Marion County → | 0.87% | $158,100 | $1,373 |
| McDonald County → | 0.54% | $134,100 | $723 |
| Mercer County → | 0.95% | $95,300 | $905 |
| Miller County → | 0.63% | $169,800 | $1,065 |
| Mississippi County → | 0.88% | $100,300 | $880 |
| Moniteau County → | 0.72% | $168,300 | $1,205 |
| Monroe County → | 0.74% | $147,400 | $1,086 |
| Montgomery County → | 0.75% | $171,300 | $1,282 |
| Morgan County → | 0.61% | $180,400 | $1,101 |
| New Madrid County → | 0.71% | $105,500 | $746 |
| Newton County → | 0.68% | $175,300 | $1,192 |
| Nodaway County → | 0.81% | $165,100 | $1,340 |
| Oregon County → | 0.51% | $117,700 | $599 |
| Osage County → | 0.59% | $205,700 | $1,222 |
| Ozark County → | 0.47% | $156,400 | $728 |
| Pemiscot County → | 1.01% | $95,900 | $970 |
| Perry County → | 0.72% | $189,400 | $1,368 |
| Pettis County → | 0.78% | $161,500 | $1,259 |
| Phelps County → | 0.64% | $194,900 | $1,248 |
| Pike County → | 0.77% | $129,400 | $994 |
| Platte County → | 1.06% | $317,600 | $3,365 |
| Polk County → | 0.58% | $189,600 | $1,101 |
| Pulaski County → | 0.61% | $189,700 | $1,159 |
| Putnam County → | 0.99% | $111,600 | $1,101 |
| Ralls County → | 0.76% | $153,400 | $1,161 |
| Randolph County → | 0.85% | $141,900 | $1,204 |
| Ray County → | 0.82% | $187,400 | $1,533 |
| Reynolds County → | 0.46% | $119,900 | $553 |
| Ripley County → | 0.50% | $110,800 | $555 |
| Saline County → | 0.82% | $139,600 | $1,138 |
| Schuyler County → | 0.87% | $118,200 | $1,030 |
| Scotland County → | 0.84% | $141,100 | $1,192 |
| Scott County → | 0.65% | $143,700 | $936 |
| Shannon County → | 0.43% | $151,000 | $652 |
| Shelby County → | 0.90% | $86,200 | $772 |
| St. Charles County → | 1.13% | $296,800 | $3,340 |
| St. Clair County → | 0.64% | $142,500 | $911 |
| St. Francois County → | 0.75% | $155,100 | $1,161 |
| St. Louis city → | 1.05% | $185,100 | $1,935 |
| St. Louis County → | 1.22% | $260,700 | $3,193 |
| Ste. Genevieve County → | 0.64% | $215,600 | $1,376 |
| Stoddard County → | 0.65% | $135,400 | $885 |
| Stone County → | 0.49% | $236,500 | $1,167 |
| Sullivan County → | 0.74% | $103,300 | $760 |
| Taney County → | 0.58% | $203,800 | $1,178 |
| Texas County → | 0.53% | $123,300 | $652 |
| Vernon County → | 0.71% | $136,700 | $970 |
| Warren County → | 0.74% | $241,200 | $1,780 |
| Washington County → | 0.58% | $118,400 | $682 |
| Wayne County → | 0.50% | $113,100 | $565 |
| Webster County → | 0.54% | $219,100 | $1,181 |
| Worth County → | 0.80% | $94,600 | $758 |
| Wright County → | 0.38% | $152,300 | $584 |
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Key Highlights
Highest Tax Rate
1.22%
St. Louis County
Lowest Tax Rate
0.38%
Wright County
Highest Tax Bill
$3,365
Platte County
Lowest Tax Bill
$553
Reynolds County
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- Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
- File your appeal before the deadline (Varies by county).
- Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
- Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
- Receive a decision on your assessed value.
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