Average property tax rates in Missouri
Across the 115 Missouri counties and independent cities we index here, modeled effective rates average about 0.92% (population-weighted), which works out to roughly $2,045 per year on each jurisdiction’s own benchmark before exemptions—open a row for the exact home-value assumption behind that place’s figure.
Summaries here include only counties and independent cities in the current dataset—not every subdivision in the state.
- Indexed jurisdictions
- 115
- Avg. effective rate
- 0.92%
- Population-weighted from indexed county and independent city rows in this state.
Avg. modeled annual tax (same basis): $2,045
How this compares nationally
The population-weighted average modeled rate across indexed Missouri counties and independent cities is 0.92%. That modeled effective rate is below the broad national band many surveys use for orientation (often roughly 1–1.3% of home value, varying by source and methodology)—local bills still depend on your parcel.
Orientation band (~1–1.3%): broad U.S. survey context. See Tax Foundation — Property taxes as a percentage of owner-occupied housing value (state / local, illustrative national context).
Tools
Ballpark from average rate
Uses a population-weighted average effective rate across the counties and independent cities we publish for Missouri. Open a county or city page for jurisdiction-specific figures.
Your value
Illustrative annual tax
$3,674
Uses the state’s population-weighted average effective rate (0.92%) across indexed counties—not a specific jurisdiction.
Scaled by 0.92% — the population-weighted mean effective rate across indexed county and independent city rows in this state (weights fall back to equal per row when population is missing). Not specific to any one jurisdiction.
Not a tax bill, legal estimate, or appeal tool. Exemptions, caps, specials, and assessment rules can change your actual amount; confirm with your assessor or collector.
Counties & independent cities
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| Adair County | 0.76% | $1,210 | $159,500 | 25,660 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew County | 0.76% | $1,495 | $196,200 | 18,091 |
| Atchison County | 1.17% | $1,178 | $100,600 | 5,139 |
| Audrain County | 0.88% | $1,064 | $121,600 | 24,304 |
| Barry County | 0.57% | $988 | $172,900 | 35,618 |
| Barton County | 0.74% | $1,010 | $136,000 | 11,717 |
| Bates County | 0.62% | $962 | $154,800 | 16,394 |
| Benton County | 0.56% | $918 | $164,700 | 20,614 |
| Bollinger County | 0.61% | $874 | $142,400 | 10,610 |
| Boone County | 0.88% | $2,232 | $254,100 | 192,154 |
FAQ
Common questions
Statewide orientation for Missouri—open a county or city page for parcel-level rules.
What do these Missouri county pages show?
Each indexed Missouri county page uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians (B25103 / B25077) with an implied effective rate (median tax ÷ median value), plus state statutory and agency references.
Why is the statewide average different from one Missouri county?
This hub averages population-weighted implied rates across 115 counties using POPESTIMATE2024 (or ACS B01003 where aligned in source data). Each county’s median tax ÷ median value reflects its own housing stock—not your parcel.
When are property taxes due in Missouri?
Missouri property taxes are collected by county offices—many counties use December and spring due dates—verify on your collector statement.
How should I compare Missouri counties to the rest of the U.S.?
Missouri county pages use ACS 2023 medians—align comparisons to the same Census definitions; local assessments, classes (especially in Hawaii), and district millage drive actual bills. See our national context note and Rate Gazetteer’s methodology page.