--- title: "Missouri Property Tax Calculator (0.79% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Missouri homeowners pay a median $2,021 a year in property tax on a median home value of $254,400, an effective rate of 0.79%: the 23rd highest of the 50 states and DC and 11% below the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Missouri home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/missouri --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Missouri property tax calculator Missouri homeowners pay a median $2,021 a year in property tax on a median home value of $254,400, an effective rate of 0.79%: the 23rd highest of the 50 states and DC and 11% below the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $2,021 $168 a month at 0.7944% - Median tax paid in Missouri: $2,021 - Median home value there: $254,400 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $2,265 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Missouri property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 0.79%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $1,589 | $132 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $2,383 | $199 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $3,178 | $265 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $3,972 | $331 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $5,958 | $497 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $7,944 | $662 | $8,905 | ## Missouri vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Illinois](/property-tax-calculator/illinois) | 1.92% | $5,399 | $280,700 | | [Nebraska](/property-tax-calculator/nebraska) | 1.42% | $3,739 | $263,100 | | [Iowa](/property-tax-calculator/iowa) | 1.29% | $2,937 | $227,300 | | [Kansas](/property-tax-calculator/kansas) | 1.25% | $2,983 | $238,700 | | Missouri | 0.79% | $2,021 | $254,400 | | [Oklahoma](/property-tax-calculator/oklahoma) | 0.75% | $1,672 | $222,100 | | [Kentucky](/property-tax-calculator/kentucky) | 0.71% | $1,611 | $226,000 | | [Arkansas](/property-tax-calculator/arkansas) | 0.52% | $1,113 | $215,600 | | [Tennessee](/property-tax-calculator/tennessee) | 0.45% | $1,488 | $332,600 | ## What Missouri homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $2,021 (36th highest of 51); $2,255 for homes with a mortgage and $1,725 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $254,400, so a typical home pays about $168 a month. - 1,757,433 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: see the [Missouri income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/missouri); sales tax averages 8.44% with local taxes ([Missouri sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/missouri)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [Missouri revenue department](https://dor.mo.gov) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## Missouri property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in Missouri? The effective rate is 0.79% of home value: the median tax paid ($2,021) divided by the median home value ($254,400), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Missouri? About $2,383 a year ($199 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does Missouri have high property taxes? Missouri has the 23rd highest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 23 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 36th highest median bill. ### Can I deduct Missouri property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for Missouri - [Missouri paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/missouri) - [Missouri income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/missouri) - [Missouri sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/missouri) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)