Missouri property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Missouri is 0.88%, below the national median of 0.98%, ranking 23 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $1,887 a year on a home worth $215,600. On a $300,000 home that is about $2,640 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 0.88%
- Median annual bill
- $1,887
- Median home value
- $215,600
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 23of 51
Property tax by county in Missouri
All 115 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | 1.22% | $3,193 | $260,700 | 996,618 |
| Jackson County | 1.15% | $2,448 | $213,300 | 717,021 |
| St. Charles County | 1.13% | $3,340 | $296,800 | 409,830 |
| Greene County | 0.72% | $1,469 | $203,500 | 301,121 |
| St. Louis city | 1.05% | $1,935 | $185,100 | 293,109 |
| Clay County | 1.10% | $2,817 | $256,400 | 255,566 |
| Jefferson County | 0.84% | $1,835 | $218,800 | 228,227 |
| Boone County | 0.88% | $2,232 | $254,100 | 185,874 |
| Jasper County | 0.74% | $1,171 | $158,500 | 123,532 |
| Cass County | 0.88% | $2,364 | $269,000 | 109,393 |
| Platte County | 1.06% | $3,365 | $317,600 | 108,751 |
| Franklin County | 0.83% | $1,774 | $214,900 | 105,316 |
| Christian County | 0.75% | $1,878 | $249,700 | 91,229 |
| Buchanan County | 0.80% | $1,253 | $156,600 | 83,855 |
| Cape Girardeau County | 0.67% | $1,404 | $208,300 | 82,180 |
| Cole County | 0.81% | $1,728 | $214,400 | 76,924 |
| St. Francois County | 0.75% | $1,161 | $155,100 | 66,864 |
| Lincoln County | 0.77% | $1,731 | $224,800 | 61,636 |
| Newton County | 0.68% | $1,192 | $175,300 | 59,490 |
| Taney County | 0.58% | $1,178 | $203,800 | 56,382 |
| Johnson County | 0.68% | $1,515 | $221,400 | 54,331 |
| Pulaski County | 0.61% | $1,159 | $189,700 | 53,850 |
| Phelps County | 0.64% | $1,248 | $194,900 | 44,948 |
| Callaway County | 0.79% | $1,549 | $196,200 | 44,541 |
| Camden County | 0.50% | $1,354 | $270,700 | 43,416 |
| Pettis County | 0.78% | $1,259 | $161,500 | 43,205 |
| Butler County | 0.67% | $934 | $138,800 | 42,166 |
| Howell County | 0.55% | $892 | $161,000 | 40,168 |
| Webster County | 0.54% | $1,181 | $219,100 | 39,868 |
| Lawrence County | 0.61% | $969 | $159,800 | 38,392 |
| Scott County | 0.65% | $936 | $143,700 | 37,967 |
| Warren County | 0.74% | $1,780 | $241,200 | 36,467 |
| Laclede County | 0.65% | $1,031 | $158,000 | 36,245 |
| Barry County | 0.57% | $988 | $172,900 | 34,831 |
| Lafayette County | 0.77% | $1,534 | $200,300 | 32,974 |
| Polk County | 0.58% | $1,101 | $189,600 | 32,109 |
| Stone County | 0.49% | $1,167 | $236,500 | 31,697 |
| Stoddard County | 0.65% | $885 | $135,400 | 28,547 |
| Marion County | 0.87% | $1,373 | $158,100 | 28,493 |
| Dunklin County | 0.69% | $651 | $93,800 | 27,795 |
| Adair County | 0.76% | $1,210 | $159,500 | 25,224 |
| Miller County | 0.63% | $1,065 | $169,800 | 25,081 |
| Texas County | 0.53% | $652 | $123,300 | 24,956 |
| Audrain County | 0.88% | $1,064 | $121,600 | 24,688 |
| Randolph County | 0.85% | $1,204 | $141,900 | 24,524 |
| McDonald County | 0.54% | $723 | $134,100 | 23,492 |
| Washington County | 0.58% | $682 | $118,400 | 23,483 |
| Saline County | 0.82% | $1,138 | $139,600 | 23,177 |
| Ray County | 0.82% | $1,533 | $187,400 | 23,149 |
| Crawford County | 0.61% | $1,011 | $166,000 | 22,890 |
| Henry County | 0.80% | $1,230 | $153,500 | 22,194 |
| Morgan County | 0.61% | $1,101 | $180,400 | 21,430 |
| Clinton County | 0.86% | $1,758 | $204,300 | 21,259 |
| Nodaway County | 0.81% | $1,340 | $165,100 | 20,959 |
| Benton County | 0.56% | $918 | $164,700 | 19,887 |
| Vernon County | 0.71% | $970 | $136,700 | 19,713 |
| Perry County | 0.72% | $1,368 | $189,400 | 18,947 |
| Wright County | 0.38% | $584 | $152,300 | 18,722 |
| Ste. Genevieve County | 0.64% | $1,376 | $215,600 | 18,551 |
| Andrew County | 0.76% | $1,495 | $196,200 | 18,086 |
| Pike County | 0.77% | $994 | $129,400 | 17,623 |
| Dallas County | 0.48% | $726 | $151,200 | 17,344 |
| Cooper County | 0.68% | $1,332 | $197,100 | 16,835 |
| Bates County | 0.62% | $962 | $154,800 | 16,121 |
| New Madrid County | 0.71% | $746 | $105,500 | 16,041 |
| Moniteau County | 0.72% | $1,205 | $168,300 | 15,303 |
| Pemiscot County | 1.01% | $970 | $95,900 | 15,232 |
| Macon County | 0.83% | $1,049 | $127,000 | 15,163 |
| Gasconade County | 0.73% | $1,238 | $168,900 | 14,774 |
| Dent County | 0.56% | $843 | $149,700 | 14,506 |
| Cedar County | 0.59% | $953 | $162,500 | 14,440 |
| Livingston County | 0.90% | $1,243 | $138,300 | 14,330 |
| Osage County | 0.59% | $1,222 | $205,700 | 13,379 |
| Madison County | 0.74% | $1,146 | $155,900 | 12,665 |
| Mississippi County | 0.88% | $880 | $100,300 | 12,079 |
| Douglas County | 0.41% | $673 | $164,400 | 11,850 |
| Linn County | 0.77% | $899 | $117,300 | 11,850 |
| Barton County | 0.74% | $1,010 | $136,000 | 11,685 |
| Montgomery County | 0.75% | $1,282 | $171,300 | 11,422 |
| DeKalb County | 0.76% | $1,269 | $167,500 | 11,176 |
| Wayne County | 0.50% | $565 | $113,100 | 10,942 |
| Ripley County | 0.50% | $555 | $110,800 | 10,755 |
| Bollinger County | 0.61% | $874 | $142,400 | 10,591 |
| Ralls County | 0.76% | $1,161 | $153,400 | 10,394 |
| Howard County | 0.87% | $1,262 | $145,300 | 10,141 |
| Lewis County | 0.74% | $875 | $118,900 | 9,945 |
| Grundy County | 1.02% | $1,094 | $107,000 | 9,822 |
| Iron County | 0.65% | $736 | $113,000 | 9,482 |
| St. Clair County | 0.64% | $911 | $142,500 | 9,451 |
| Caldwell County | 0.78% | $1,230 | $156,700 | 8,890 |
| Ozark County | 0.47% | $728 | $156,400 | 8,773 |
| Oregon County | 0.51% | $599 | $117,700 | 8,704 |
| Monroe County | 0.74% | $1,086 | $147,400 | 8,672 |
| Hickory County | 0.47% | $581 | $123,200 | 8,501 |
| Carroll County | 0.84% | $933 | $110,500 | 8,459 |
| Daviess County | 0.71% | $1,057 | $149,200 | 8,449 |
| Maries County | 0.56% | $1,088 | $193,100 | 8,435 |
| Harrison County | 0.82% | $885 | $107,400 | 8,198 |
| Dade County | 0.65% | $1,022 | $157,200 | 7,627 |
| Chariton County | 0.76% | $900 | $118,900 | 7,406 |
| Shannon County | 0.43% | $652 | $151,000 | 7,137 |
| Clark County | 0.97% | $1,139 | $117,600 | 6,680 |
| Gentry County | 1.03% | $1,268 | $123,000 | 6,224 |
| Reynolds County | 0.46% | $553 | $119,900 | 6,058 |
| Shelby County | 0.90% | $772 | $86,200 | 6,011 |
| Sullivan County | 0.74% | $760 | $103,300 | 5,903 |
| Carter County | 0.44% | $654 | $147,600 | 5,269 |
| Atchison County | 1.17% | $1,178 | $100,600 | 5,216 |
| Scotland County | 0.84% | $1,192 | $141,100 | 4,698 |
| Putnam County | 0.99% | $1,101 | $111,600 | 4,675 |
| Holt County | 0.77% | $945 | $122,300 | 4,254 |
| Schuyler County | 0.87% | $1,030 | $118,200 | 4,044 |
| Knox County | 0.80% | $780 | $97,200 | 3,760 |
| Mercer County | 0.95% | $905 | $95,300 | 3,501 |
| Worth County | 0.80% | $758 | $94,600 | 1,956 |
Missouri compared with the United States
The Missouri median bill of $1,887 is below the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Missouri are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Missouri?
The median effective property tax rate in Missouri is 0.88% of home value, below the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $2,640 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which Missouri county has the highest property tax?
St. Louis County has the highest median effective rate in Missouri at 1.22%. Wright County has the lowest at 0.38%. The largest county by population, St. Louis County, is at 1.22%.