Missouri property tax calculator
Estimate your Missouri property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 0.89%, #23 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
Missouri property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adair County | 0.67% | $1,276 | $165,700 |
| Andrew County | 0.69% | $1,568 | $215,400 |
| Atchison County | 1.06% | $1,241 | $106,800 |
| Audrain County | 0.72% | $1,131 | $143,100 |
| Barry County | 0.46% | $988 | $187,800 |
| Barton County | 0.59% | $963 | $136,500 |
| Bates County | 0.56% | $1,039 | $170,800 |
| Benton County | 0.47% | $937 | $177,900 |
| Bollinger County | 0.48% | $1,034 | $179,800 |
| Boone County | 0.82% | $2,328 | $272,800 |
| Buchanan County | 0.74% | $1,281 | $166,300 |
| Butler County | 0.64% | $967 | $145,100 |
| Caldwell County | 0.64% | $1,338 | $166,500 |
| Callaway County | 0.66% | $1,548 | $201,600 |
| Camden County | 0.46% | $1,426 | $305,400 |
| Cape Girardeau County | 0.63% | $1,421 | $220,700 |
| Carroll County | 0.69% | $924 | $117,500 |
| Carter County | 0.44% | $677 | $159,400 |
| Cass County | 0.83% | $2,504 | $292,400 |
| Cedar County | 0.59% | $1,044 | $168,100 |
| Chariton County | 0.69% | $1,032 | $160,900 |
| Christian County | 0.69% | $1,938 | $274,900 |
| Clark County | 0.66% | $1,134 | $130,700 |
| Clay County | 1.06% | $2,941 | $275,600 |
| Clinton County | 0.72% | $1,845 | $226,800 |
| Cole County | 0.73% | $1,769 | $229,600 |
| Cooper County | 0.63% | $1,334 | $203,500 |
| Crawford County | 0.51% | $972 | $172,600 |
| Dade County | 0.57% | $1,055 | $170,600 |
| Dallas County | 0.42% | $756 | $190,300 |
| Daviess County | 0.49% | $1,067 | $161,800 |
| DeKalb County | 0.59% | $1,285 | $169,200 |
| Dent County | 0.35% | $878 | $167,500 |
| Douglas County | 0.38% | $740 | $168,200 |
| Dunklin County | 0.71% | $688 | $97,600 |
| Franklin County | 0.73% | $1,813 | $227,600 |
| Gasconade County | 0.63% | $1,315 | $179,900 |
| Gentry County | 0.74% | $1,249 | $134,000 |
| Greene County | 0.72% | $1,572 | $221,300 |
| Grundy County | 0.77% | $1,125 | $112,500 |
| Harrison County | 0.80% | $973 | $109,500 |
| Henry County | 0.62% | $1,296 | $160,600 |
| Hickory County | 0.40% | $722 | $176,100 |
| Holt County | 0.79% | $967 | $138,200 |
| Howard County | 0.53% | $1,227 | $159,400 |
| Howell County | 0.44% | $872 | $173,000 |
| Iron County | 0.49% | $810 | $119,300 |
| Jackson County | 1.13% | $2,575 | $230,500 |
| Jasper County | 0.68% | $1,196 | $166,900 |
| Jefferson County | 0.80% | $1,906 | $237,200 |
| Johnson County | 0.69% | $1,565 | $235,700 |
| Knox County | 0.65% | $842 | $101,400 |
| Laclede County | 0.54% | $1,011 | $168,400 |
| Lafayette County | 0.69% | $1,581 | $216,500 |
| Lawrence County | 0.49% | $1,032 | $175,100 |
| Lewis County | 0.64% | $919 | $130,200 |
| Lincoln County | 0.69% | $1,811 | $244,300 |
| Linn County | 0.70% | $888 | $123,300 |
| Livingston County | 0.75% | $1,202 | $147,700 |
| Macon County | 0.65% | $1,035 | $149,100 |
| Madison County | 0.64% | $1,130 | $159,000 |
| Maries County | 0.45% | $1,115 | $219,100 |
| Marion County | 0.75% | $1,335 | $162,000 |
| McDonald County | 0.35% | $712 | $154,700 |
| Mercer County | 0.69% | $1,006 | $104,900 |
| Miller County | 0.55% | $1,102 | $192,600 |
| Mississippi County | 0.77% | $880 | $109,000 |
| Moniteau County | 0.61% | $1,245 | $181,900 |
| Monroe County | 0.74% | $1,192 | $149,300 |
| Montgomery County | 0.58% | $1,351 | $178,700 |
| Morgan County | 0.48% | $1,082 | $194,400 |
| New Madrid County | 0.67% | $814 | $111,800 |
| Newton County | 0.62% | $1,207 | $190,700 |
| Nodaway County | 0.78% | $1,368 | $177,500 |
| Oregon County | 0.49% | $627 | $113,300 |
| Osage County | 0.51% | $1,307 | $223,300 |
| Ozark County | 0.43% | $737 | $168,600 |
| Pemiscot County | 0.79% | $925 | $97,000 |
| Perry County | 0.57% | $1,395 | $188,200 |
| Pettis County | 0.65% | $1,289 | $166,300 |
| Phelps County | 0.63% | $1,312 | $206,500 |
| Pike County | 0.61% | $979 | $146,000 |
| Platte County | 1.04% | $3,613 | $345,100 |
| Polk County | 0.52% | $1,137 | $205,800 |
| Pulaski County | 0.60% | $1,159 | $189,800 |
| Putnam County | 0.86% | $1,211 | $119,500 |
| Ralls County | 0.64% | $1,229 | $168,200 |
| Randolph County | 0.81% | $1,235 | $159,300 |
| Ray County | 0.72% | $1,594 | $198,800 |
| Reynolds County | 0.42% | $560 | $151,700 |
| Ripley County | 0.48% | $550 | $119,600 |
| Saline County | 0.66% | $1,177 | $150,500 |
| Schuyler County | 0.72% | $1,083 | $137,500 |
| Scotland County | 0.65% | $1,248 | $158,800 |
| Scott County | 0.58% | $957 | $154,400 |
| Shannon County | 0.36% | $676 | $157,500 |
| Shelby County | 0.81% | $860 | $99,900 |
| St. Charles County | 1.06% | $3,480 | $320,800 |
| St. Clair County | 0.51% | $966 | $157,100 |
| St. Francois County | 0.63% | $1,188 | $169,300 |
| St. Louis city | 1.03% | $2,033 | $197,500 |
| St. Louis County | 1.14% | $3,335 | $276,800 |
| Ste. Genevieve County | 0.66% | $1,395 | $222,200 |
| Stoddard County | 0.67% | $939 | $143,300 |
| Stone County | 0.44% | $1,168 | $249,000 |
| Sullivan County | 0.56% | $795 | $115,600 |
| Taney County | 0.54% | $1,196 | $218,800 |
| Texas County | 0.44% | $713 | $146,700 |
| Vernon County | 0.64% | $1,067 | $158,800 |
| Warren County | 0.59% | $1,809 | $260,400 |
| Washington County | 0.52% | $719 | $129,400 |
| Wayne County | 0.54% | $563 | $107,400 |
| Webster County | 0.49% | $1,196 | $228,800 |
| Worth County | 0.88% | $789 | $96,600 |
| Wright County | 0.34% | $640 | $160,100 |
Missouri property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in Missouri?
Missouri's average effective property tax rate is 0.89% of home value, which ranks #23 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Missouri?
At the Missouri average of 0.89%, about $3,560 a year. By county it ranges from about $1,360 in Wright County (0.34%) to about $4,560 in St. Louis County (1.14%).
Which Missouri county has the highest property tax rate?
St. Louis County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 1.14%. Wright County has the lowest at 0.34%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my Missouri property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Appealing in Missouri? See the Missouri county appeal guides →
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.