Missouri Property Tax Calculator
Missouri property owners get one bill that folds together levies from the county, the city, the school district, and any special districts, all applied against the assessor's value for the parcel. Homestead-type relief and a formal appeal channel are both available. The estimate you'll get above is anchored to your county's median effective rate — select a Missouri county and try a value.
Annual Property Tax
$2,047Monthly (Escrow)
$171Effective Rate
0.89%Major county calculators
Highest property tax counties in Missouri
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | 1.14% | $276,800 |
| Jackson County | 1.13% | $230,500 |
| Clay County | 1.06% | $275,600 |
| St. Charles County | 1.06% | $320,800 |
| Atchison County | 1.05% | $106,800 |
| Platte County | 1.04% | $345,100 |
| St. Louis city | 1.03% | $197,500 |
| Worth County | 0.88% | $96,600 |
| Putnam County | 0.86% | $119,500 |
| Cass County | 0.83% | $292,400 |
How property tax works in Missouri
- Levies from county, city, school district, and special districts fold into one bill against the assessor's value.
- Relief programs serve qualifying homeowners; appeals serve anyone disputing a value.
- Median county rates back this page — actual district mixes vary parcel by parcel.
Methodology
Rates are aggregate-derived from the Census Bureau's ACS 2024 5-year American Community Survey (total real-estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, by county). This is a statistical estimate, not a bill lookup — actual property tax bills vary by city, school district, and special-district levies layered on top of the county rate, and by any homestead, senior, veteran, or other exemptions you qualify for. Missouri ranks #23 of 51 (including DC) by statewide average effective rate, where #1 is the highest.
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Compare property tax across every state at the property tax calculator , or see whether your property tax deduction is capped at the SALT deduction cap calculator .
Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Missouri?
The assessor determines a value for the parcel, and every levy attached to your location — county, city, school district, special districts — is applied to it. One consolidated bill arrives, typically due at the end of the year.
How much property tax will I pay in Missouri?
Your county's levy mix and home value are the drivers. Choose a Missouri county above and supply a value; the calculator returns annual and monthly estimates keyed to the county median.
Can I lower my Missouri property tax bill?
Qualifying homeowners — particularly some seniors and disabled residents — can access relief programs, and any owner can take a disputed valuation through the county appeal channel. Both paths run on published deadlines.
Are property taxes deductible?
As part of the federal SALT deduction, yes, for those who itemize — with the whole deduction subject to a cap in federal law. Current IRS materials give the number.
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Related insights
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