10 Counties with the Highest Property Tax Rates in Missouri
If you are comparing property taxes across Missouri, these 10 counties have the highest effective rates in the state. The highest-rate county, St. Louis County, comes in at 1.22% — 0.35% higher than the Missouri average (0.88%). The statewide effective rate is 0.88%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis County | 1.22% | $3,193 | $260,700 |
| 2 | Atchison County | 1.17% | $1,178 | $100,600 |
| 3 | Jackson County | 1.15% | $2,448 | $213,300 |
| 4 | St. Charles County | 1.13% | $3,340 | $296,800 |
| 5 | Clay County | 1.10% | $2,817 | $256,400 |
| 6 | Platte County | 1.06% | $3,365 | $317,600 |
| 7 | St. Louis city | 1.05% | $1,935 | $185,100 |
| 8 | Gentry County | 1.03% | $1,268 | $123,000 |
| 9 | Grundy County | 1.02% | $1,094 | $107,000 |
| 10 | Pemiscot County | 1.01% | $970 | $95,900 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the highest rates in Missouri often share a few characteristics: lower home values and/or higher millage rates driven by school and local service funding needs.
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