Property taxMissouriCensus ACS 2020–2024
Missouri property tax rates by county
Homeowners in Missouri pay a median $1,948 a year in property tax, 0.85% of the median home value.The median home is worth $230,300. Missouri ranks 23rd of 51 (50 states and DC, 1 = highest rate); its rate is 10% lower than the US rate (0.94%). Across its 115 counties the rate runs from 0.37% in Reynolds County to 1.20% in St. Louis County.
Effective rate
0.85%
#23 of 51 · US 0.94%
Median tax paid
$1,948
± $11 · US $3,119
Median home value
$230,300
US $332,700
Paid by homeowners
$4.3 billion
a year, 1,708,413 owner-occupied homes
Compared with other states
Missouri's property tax rate is 10% lower than the US rate
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value). Grey ticks: the other 50 states and DC.
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
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$1,948
$162 a month at 0.85%, the effective rate for Missouri.
| At the US rate (0.94%) | $2,159 |
An estimate from Census averages, not your bill. Your tax depends on your assessed value, local levies and any exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) you claim.
Property tax rates across Missouri's counties
St. Louis County has Missouri's highest rate, 1.20%; Reynolds County the lowest, 0.37%
Effective rate of each of 115 counties, highest to lowest; dashed line: Missouri as a whole
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
Highest rates
| St. Louis County | 1.20% |
| Atchison County | 1.16% |
| Jackson County | 1.12% |
| St. Charles County | 1.08% |
| Clay County | 1.07% |
Lowest rates
| Reynolds County | 0.37% |
| Dallas County | 0.40% |
| Wright County | 0.40% |
| Hickory County | 0.41% |
| Carter County | 0.42% |
Every county in Missouri
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| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Owner homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | 1.20% | $3,335 | $276,800 | 286,530 |
| Atchison County | 1.16% | $1,241 | $106,800 | 1,757 |
| Jackson County | 1.12% | $2,575 | $230,500 | 181,443 |
| St. Charles County | 1.08% | $3,480 | $320,800 | 129,898 |
| Clay County | 1.07% | $2,941 | $275,600 | 70,999 |
| Platte County | 1.05% | $3,613 | $345,100 | 29,573 |
| St. Louis City | 1.03% | $2,033 | $197,500 | 65,612 |
| Putnam County | 1.01% | $1,211 | $119,500 | 1,487 |
| Grundy County | 1.00% | $1,125 | $112,500 | 2,725 |
| Mercer County | 0.96% | $1,006 | $104,900 | 1,055 |
| Pemiscot County | 0.95% | $925 | $97,000 | 3,520 |
| Gentry County | 0.93% | $1,249 | $134,000 | 1,805 |
| Harrison County | 0.89% | $973 | $109,500 | 2,280 |
| Clark County | 0.87% | $1,134 | $130,700 | 1,896 |
| Shelby County | 0.86% | $860 | $99,900 | 1,853 |
| Cass County | 0.86% | $2,504 | $292,400 | 32,678 |
| Boone County | 0.85% | $2,328 | $272,800 | 44,178 |
| Knox County | 0.83% | $842 | $101,400 | 1,096 |
| Marion County | 0.82% | $1,335 | $162,000 | 7,847 |
| Worth County | 0.82% | $789 | $96,600 | 695 |
| Livingston County | 0.81% | $1,202 | $147,700 | 4,055 |
| Clinton County | 0.81% | $1,845 | $226,800 | 6,309 |
| Mississippi County | 0.81% | $880 | $109,000 | 2,821 |
| Henry County | 0.81% | $1,296 | $160,600 | 6,910 |
| Caldwell County | 0.80% | $1,338 | $166,500 | 2,946 |
| Jefferson County | 0.80% | $1,906 | $237,200 | 72,617 |
| Ray County | 0.80% | $1,594 | $198,800 | 7,043 |
| Monroe County | 0.80% | $1,192 | $149,300 | 2,577 |
| Franklin County | 0.80% | $1,813 | $227,600 | 32,930 |
| Audrain County | 0.79% | $1,131 | $143,100 | 6,619 |
| Schuyler County | 0.79% | $1,083 | $137,500 | 1,044 |
| Carroll County | 0.79% | $924 | $117,500 | 2,533 |
| Scotland County | 0.79% | $1,248 | $158,800 | 1,277 |
| Saline County | 0.78% | $1,177 | $150,500 | 5,622 |
| Randolph County | 0.78% | $1,235 | $159,300 | 6,601 |
| Pettis County | 0.78% | $1,289 | $166,300 | 11,751 |
| Nodaway County | 0.77% | $1,368 | $177,500 | 5,270 |
| Cole County | 0.77% | $1,769 | $229,600 | 21,098 |
| Buchanan County | 0.77% | $1,281 | $166,300 | 22,184 |
| Adair County | 0.77% | $1,276 | $165,700 | 5,569 |
| Howard County | 0.77% | $1,227 | $159,400 | 2,821 |
| Callaway County | 0.77% | $1,548 | $201,600 | 12,450 |
| DeKalb County | 0.76% | $1,285 | $169,200 | 2,655 |
| Montgomery County | 0.76% | $1,351 | $178,700 | 3,408 |
| Lincoln County | 0.74% | $1,811 | $244,300 | 18,030 |
| Perry County | 0.74% | $1,395 | $188,200 | 5,758 |
| Gasconade County | 0.73% | $1,315 | $179,900 | 4,901 |
| Ralls County | 0.73% | $1,229 | $168,200 | 3,395 |
| Lafayette County | 0.73% | $1,581 | $216,500 | 9,526 |
| New Madrid County | 0.73% | $814 | $111,800 | 4,300 |
| Andrew County | 0.73% | $1,568 | $215,400 | 5,361 |
| Linn County | 0.72% | $888 | $123,300 | 3,770 |
| Jasper County | 0.72% | $1,196 | $166,900 | 31,079 |
| Madison County | 0.71% | $1,130 | $159,000 | 3,450 |
| Greene County | 0.71% | $1,572 | $221,300 | 75,271 |
| Lewis County | 0.71% | $919 | $130,200 | 2,430 |
| Barton County | 0.71% | $963 | $136,500 | 3,034 |
| Christian County | 0.70% | $1,938 | $274,900 | 26,676 |
| Dunklin County | 0.70% | $688 | $97,600 | 7,011 |
| St. Francois County | 0.70% | $1,188 | $169,300 | 16,925 |
| Holt County | 0.70% | $967 | $138,200 | 1,347 |
| Warren County | 0.69% | $1,809 | $260,400 | 11,110 |
| Macon County | 0.69% | $1,035 | $149,100 | 4,661 |
| Sullivan County | 0.69% | $795 | $115,600 | 1,533 |
| Moniteau County | 0.68% | $1,245 | $181,900 | 4,535 |
| Iron County | 0.68% | $810 | $119,300 | 2,900 |
| Vernon County | 0.67% | $1,067 | $158,800 | 5,528 |
| Pike County | 0.67% | $979 | $146,000 | 4,709 |
| Butler County | 0.67% | $967 | $145,100 | 10,726 |
| Johnson County | 0.66% | $1,565 | $235,700 | 13,391 |
| Daviess County | 0.66% | $1,067 | $161,800 | 2,390 |
| Cooper County | 0.66% | $1,334 | $203,500 | 4,728 |
| Stoddard County | 0.66% | $939 | $143,300 | 8,320 |
| Cape Girardeau County | 0.64% | $1,421 | $220,700 | 21,666 |
| Chariton County | 0.64% | $1,032 | $160,900 | 2,238 |
| Phelps County | 0.64% | $1,312 | $206,500 | 10,689 |
| Newton County | 0.63% | $1,207 | $190,700 | 16,956 |
| Ste. Genevieve County | 0.63% | $1,395 | $222,200 | 5,921 |
| Cedar County | 0.62% | $1,044 | $168,100 | 4,277 |
| Scott County | 0.62% | $957 | $154,400 | 10,897 |
| Dade County | 0.62% | $1,055 | $170,600 | 2,355 |
| St. Clair County | 0.61% | $966 | $157,100 | 3,093 |
| Pulaski County | 0.61% | $1,159 | $189,800 | 10,306 |
| Bates County | 0.61% | $1,039 | $170,800 | 4,614 |
| Laclede County | 0.60% | $1,011 | $168,400 | 9,930 |
| Lawrence County | 0.59% | $1,032 | $175,100 | 10,785 |
| Osage County | 0.59% | $1,307 | $223,300 | 4,199 |
| Bollinger County | 0.58% | $1,034 | $179,800 | 3,243 |
| Miller County | 0.57% | $1,102 | $192,600 | 7,280 |
| Crawford County | 0.56% | $972 | $172,600 | 6,633 |
| Morgan County | 0.56% | $1,082 | $194,400 | 6,931 |
| Washington County | 0.56% | $719 | $129,400 | 6,994 |
| Oregon County | 0.55% | $627 | $113,300 | 2,533 |
| Polk County | 0.55% | $1,137 | $205,800 | 8,636 |
| Taney County | 0.55% | $1,196 | $218,800 | 15,275 |
| Benton County | 0.53% | $937 | $177,900 | 7,187 |
| Barry County | 0.53% | $988 | $187,800 | 10,308 |
| Wayne County | 0.52% | $563 | $107,400 | 3,471 |
| Dent County | 0.52% | $878 | $167,500 | 4,266 |
| Webster County | 0.52% | $1,196 | $228,800 | 10,815 |
| Maries County | 0.51% | $1,115 | $219,100 | 2,685 |
| Howell County | 0.50% | $872 | $173,000 | 11,223 |
| Texas County | 0.49% | $713 | $146,700 | 7,338 |
| Stone County | 0.47% | $1,168 | $249,000 | 11,269 |
| Camden County | 0.47% | $1,426 | $305,400 | 14,786 |
| McDonald County | 0.46% | $712 | $154,700 | 5,763 |
| Ripley County | 0.46% | $550 | $119,600 | 3,166 |
| Douglas County | 0.44% | $740 | $168,200 | 3,751 |
| Ozark County | 0.44% | $737 | $168,600 | 3,045 |
| Shannon County | 0.43% | $676 | $157,500 | 2,304 |
| Carter County | 0.42% | $677 | $159,400 | 1,237 |
| Hickory County | 0.41% | $722 | $176,100 | 2,969 |
| Wright County | 0.40% | $640 | $160,100 | 5,543 |
| Dallas County | 0.40% | $756 | $190,300 | 5,140 |
| Reynolds County | 0.37% | $560 | $151,700 | 1,864 |
What homeowners pay
29% of Missouri homeowners pay $3,000 or more a year (US 49%)
Owner-occupied homes by yearly real estate taxes paid
| Yearly property tax paid | Share of homeowners |
|---|---|
| No real estate taxes paid | 3% |
| Less than $800 | 16% |
| $800 to $1,499 | 21% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 13% |
| $2,000 to $2,999 | 19% |
| $3,000 or more | 29% |
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B25102.
Median tax with a mortgage: $2,136; without: $1,681.
Five years earlier
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median property tax paid | $1,526 | $1,948 | +28% |
| Median home value | $157,200 | $230,300 | +47% |
| Effective rate | 0.97% | 0.85% | -0.12 pts |
Nearby states
| State | Effective rate |
|---|---|
| Nebraska median $3,549 | 1.49% |
| Iowa median $2,897 | 1.39% |
| Missouri median $1,948 | 0.85% |
| Kentucky median $1,544 | 0.75% |
| Indiana median $1,614 | 0.74% |
| Arkansas median $1,040 | 0.55% |
| Colorado median $2,602 | 0.48% |
Where to check your own bill
Property tax in Missouri is assessed and billed locally. Your county assessor or tax collector has the rates, exemptions and payment dates.
Questions and answers
- What is the property tax rate in Missouri?
- The effective rate is 0.85%: a median $1,948 a year on a median home value of $230,300 (Census ACS 2020-2024). It ranks 23rd of the 50 states and DC.
- How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Missouri?
- About $2,538 a year at the state's effective rate; it varies by county, from $1,107 in Reynolds County to $3,615 in St. Louis County.
- Which county in Missouri has the highest property tax?
- By effective rate, St. Louis County (1.20%). By median bill, Platte County ($3,613). The lowest rate is in Reynolds County (0.37%).
- Does this include all property taxes?
- It is the real estate tax that owner-occupants report paying on their home. Business property, renters' indirect costs and personal property taxes on cars are not included.
Related
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Sources and notes
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (released December 2025), tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid by mortgage status), B25077 (median value), B25102 (mortgage status by real estate taxes paid), B25090 and B25082 (aggregate taxes paid and aggregate value) and B25003 (tenure). Owner-occupied homes. Public domain.
- Five years earlier: ACS 2015–2019 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Dollars are nominal.
- Effective rate = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value. Taxes are what homeowners report paying for the year; values are what they say the home would sell for. Where the Census Bureau caps the median tax at “$10,000+”, the rate is total taxes paid ÷ total home value instead. ± figures are the Census 90% margins of error.
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