Ray County, MO Property Taxes (2026)

Ray County owners pay a median of $1,533 a year on a median home value of $187,400, an effective rate of 0.82%. That's the 31st-highest rate of 115 Missouri counties with Census data, above 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

0.82%

31st highest of 115 in MO

Median annual bill

$1,533

~$128/month

Median home value

$187,400

Missouri county median

0.74%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Ray County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Ray County's 0.82% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,537
Savings at 10–15% off
$154–$231
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Ray County vs. Missouri vs. U.S. property tax rates

Ray County0.82%
Missouri county median0.74%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Ray County's effective property tax rate is 0.82%, vs. 0.74% for the median Missouri county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 31st 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 Ray County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Ray 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 $1,533 bill, 10–15% off is $153–$230 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Missouri

Missouri homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Ray 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 Ray County, Missouri?
The median effective property tax rate in Ray County is 0.82%: a median annual bill of $1,533 on a median home value of $187,400. That's the 31st-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 Ray County?
The median Ray County property tax bill is $1,533 a year, about $128 a month, compared with a Missouri county median of $1,101.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Ray County?
The deadline to appeal in Ray County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Ray County a high property tax area?
Ray County's 0.82% effective rate is above the Missouri county median of 0.74% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 31st-highest rate of 115 Missouri counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Ray County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Lafayette County

Rate: 0.77%

Median bill: $1,534

Clay County

Rate: 1.10%

Median bill: $2,817

Caldwell County

Rate: 0.78%

Median bill: $1,230

Carroll County

Rate: 0.84%

Median bill: $933

Jackson County

Rate: 1.15%

Median bill: $2,448

Clinton County

Rate: 0.86%

Median bill: $1,758

Livingston County

Rate: 0.90%

Median bill: $1,243

Johnson County

Rate: 0.68%

Median bill: $1,515

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