Dunklin County, MO Property Taxes (2026)

Dunklin County owners pay a median of $651 a year on a median home value of $93,800, an effective rate of 0.69%. That's the 69th-highest rate of 115 Missouri counties with Census data, below the Missouri county median of 0.74%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.69%

69th highest of 115 in MO

Median annual bill

$651

~$54/month

Median home value

$93,800

Missouri county median

0.74%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Dunklin County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Dunklin County's 0.69% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$647
Savings at 10–15% off
$65–$97
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Dunklin County vs. Missouri vs. U.S. property tax rates

Dunklin County0.69%
Missouri county median0.74%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Dunklin County's effective property tax rate is 0.69%, vs. 0.74% for the median Missouri county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 69th of 115 in Missouri. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Dunklin County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Dunklin County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Dunklin County deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $651 bill, 10–15% off is $65–$98 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Missouri

Missouri homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Dunklin County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Dunklin County, Missouri?
The median effective property tax rate in Dunklin County is 0.69%: a median annual bill of $651 on a median home value of $93,800. That's the 69th-highest rate of 115 Missouri counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Dunklin County?
The median Dunklin County property tax bill is $651 a year, about $54 a month, compared with a Missouri county median of $1,101.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Dunklin County?
The deadline to appeal in Dunklin County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Dunklin County a high property tax area?
Dunklin County's 0.69% effective rate is below the Missouri county median of 0.74% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 69th-highest rate of 115 Missouri counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Dunklin County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Pemiscot County

Rate: 1.01%

Median bill: $970

New Madrid County

Rate: 0.71%

Median bill: $746

Butler County

Rate: 0.67%

Median bill: $934

Stoddard County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $885

Ripley County

Rate: 0.50%

Median bill: $555

Mississippi County

Rate: 0.88%

Median bill: $880

Scott County

Rate: 0.65%

Median bill: $936

Wayne County

Rate: 0.50%

Median bill: $565

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