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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. TaxDrop handles the entire process — you only pay if we save you $500 or more.

All 115 Missouri Counties

CountyEff. Tax RateMedian Home ValueMedian Annual Tax Bill
Adair County0.76%$159,500$1,210
Andrew County0.76%$196,200$1,495
Atchison County1.17%$100,600$1,178
Audrain County0.88%$121,600$1,064
Barry County0.57%$172,900$988
Barton County0.74%$136,000$1,010
Bates County0.62%$154,800$962
Benton County0.56%$164,700$918
Bollinger County0.61%$142,400$874
Boone County0.88%$254,100$2,232
Buchanan County0.80%$156,600$1,253
Butler County0.67%$138,800$934
Caldwell County0.78%$156,700$1,230
Callaway County0.79%$196,200$1,549
Camden County0.50%$270,700$1,354
Cape Girardeau County0.67%$208,300$1,404
Carroll County0.84%$110,500$933
Carter County0.44%$147,600$654
Cass County0.88%$269,000$2,364
Cedar County0.59%$162,500$953
Chariton County0.76%$118,900$900
Christian County0.75%$249,700$1,878
Clark County0.97%$117,600$1,139
Clay County1.10%$256,400$2,817
Clinton County0.86%$204,300$1,758
Cole County0.81%$214,400$1,728
Cooper County0.68%$197,100$1,332
Crawford County0.61%$166,000$1,011
Dade County0.65%$157,200$1,022
Dallas County0.48%$151,200$726
Daviess County0.71%$149,200$1,057
DeKalb County0.76%$167,500$1,269
Dent County0.56%$149,700$843
Douglas County0.41%$164,400$673
Dunklin County0.69%$93,800$651
Franklin County0.83%$214,900$1,774
Gasconade County0.73%$168,900$1,238
Gentry County1.03%$123,000$1,268
Greene County0.72%$203,500$1,469
Grundy County1.02%$107,000$1,094
Harrison County0.82%$107,400$885
Henry County0.80%$153,500$1,230
Hickory County0.47%$123,200$581
Holt County0.77%$122,300$945
Howard County0.87%$145,300$1,262
Howell County0.55%$161,000$892
Iron County0.65%$113,000$736
Jackson County1.15%$213,300$2,448
Jasper County0.74%$158,500$1,171
Jefferson County0.84%$218,800$1,835
Johnson County0.68%$221,400$1,515
Knox County0.80%$97,200$780
Laclede County0.65%$158,000$1,031
Lafayette County0.77%$200,300$1,534
Lawrence County0.61%$159,800$969
Lewis County0.74%$118,900$875
Lincoln County0.77%$224,800$1,731
Linn County0.77%$117,300$899
Livingston County0.90%$138,300$1,243
Macon County0.83%$127,000$1,049
Madison County0.74%$155,900$1,146
Maries County0.56%$193,100$1,088
Marion County0.87%$158,100$1,373
McDonald County0.54%$134,100$723
Mercer County0.95%$95,300$905
Miller County0.63%$169,800$1,065
Mississippi County0.88%$100,300$880
Moniteau County0.72%$168,300$1,205
Monroe County0.74%$147,400$1,086
Montgomery County0.75%$171,300$1,282
Morgan County0.61%$180,400$1,101
New Madrid County0.71%$105,500$746
Newton County0.68%$175,300$1,192
Nodaway County0.81%$165,100$1,340
Oregon County0.51%$117,700$599
Osage County0.59%$205,700$1,222
Ozark County0.47%$156,400$728
Pemiscot County1.01%$95,900$970
Perry County0.72%$189,400$1,368
Pettis County0.78%$161,500$1,259
Phelps County0.64%$194,900$1,248
Pike County0.77%$129,400$994
Platte County1.06%$317,600$3,365
Polk County0.58%$189,600$1,101
Pulaski County0.61%$189,700$1,159
Putnam County0.99%$111,600$1,101
Ralls County0.76%$153,400$1,161
Randolph County0.85%$141,900$1,204
Ray County0.82%$187,400$1,533
Reynolds County0.46%$119,900$553
Ripley County0.50%$110,800$555
Saline County0.82%$139,600$1,138
Schuyler County0.87%$118,200$1,030
Scotland County0.84%$141,100$1,192
Scott County0.65%$143,700$936
Shannon County0.43%$151,000$652
Shelby County0.90%$86,200$772
St. Charles County1.13%$296,800$3,340
St. Clair County0.64%$142,500$911
St. Francois County0.75%$155,100$1,161
St. Louis city1.05%$185,100$1,935
St. Louis County1.22%$260,700$3,193
Ste. Genevieve County0.64%$215,600$1,376
Stoddard County0.65%$135,400$885
Stone County0.49%$236,500$1,167
Sullivan County0.74%$103,300$760
Taney County0.58%$203,800$1,178
Texas County0.53%$123,300$652
Vernon County0.71%$136,700$970
Warren County0.74%$241,200$1,780
Washington County0.58%$118,400$682
Wayne County0.50%$113,100$565
Webster County0.54%$219,100$1,181
Worth County0.80%$94,600$758
Wright County0.38%$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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How to Appeal Your Missouri Property Taxes

Filing a property tax appeal in Missouri is your legal right. Here is the basic process:

  1. Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
  2. File your appeal before the deadline (Varies by county).
  3. Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
  4. Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
  5. Receive a decision on your assessed value.

TaxDrop handles this entire process for you. Our experts analyze your property, build your case, and represent you. You only pay if we save you $500 or more.

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