Bates County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 4,322.
The median annual property tax in Bates County is $962, which is 20% lower than the Missouri state average and 50% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.62% on a median home value of $154,800. Property taxes represent 1.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$962
-20% vs State
-50% vs US
Median Home Value
$154,800
-5% vs State
-27% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.62%
-15% vs State
-35% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,126
$94/mo
Without Mortgage
$819
$68/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $962 +3.1% | 0.62% |
| 2022 | $933 +1.9% | 0.62% |
| 2021 | $916 +5.0% | 0.71% |
| 2020 | $872 -2.4% | 0.73% |
| 2019 | $893 | 0.78% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$57,914
per year
Monthly Tax
$80
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Maries County
Tax: $1,088/yr Rate: 0.56%
Ralls County
Tax: $1,161/yr Rate: 0.76%
Taney County
Tax: $1,178/yr Rate: 0.58%
Howard County
Tax: $1,262/yr Rate: 0.87%
Scott County
Tax: $936/yr Rate: 0.65%
St. Clair County
Tax: $911/yr Rate: 0.64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Bates County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Bates County is $962 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.62% on a median home value of $154,800.
How does Bates County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Bates County are 50% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.62% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Bates County? ▼
In Bates County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,126 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $819. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Bates County? ▼
Property taxes in Bates County represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $57,914. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.