Carter County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 1,259.
The median annual property tax in Carter County is $654, which is 45% lower than the Missouri state average and 66% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.44% on a median home value of $147,600. Property taxes represent 1.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$654
-45% vs State
-66% vs US
Median Home Value
$147,600
-9% vs State
-30% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.44%
-40% vs State
-54% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$874
$73/mo
Without Mortgage
$556
$46/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 | $654 -16.7% | 0.44% |
| 2022 | $785 +9.3% | 0.43% |
| 2021 | $718 -6.3% | 0.49% |
| 2020 | $766 +5.4% | 0.56% |
| 2019 | $727 | 0.72% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$45,083
per year
Monthly Tax
$55
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Hickory County
Tax: $581/yr Rate: 0.47%
Dent County
Tax: $843/yr Rate: 0.56%
Audrain County
Tax: $1,064/yr Rate: 0.88%
Schuyler County
Tax: $1,030/yr Rate: 0.87%
Sullivan County
Tax: $760/yr Rate: 0.74%
Cooper County
Tax: $1,332/yr Rate: 0.68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Carter County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Carter County is $654 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.44% on a median home value of $147,600.
How does Carter County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Carter County are 66% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.44% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Carter County? ▼
In Carter County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $874 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $556. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Carter County? ▼
Property taxes in Carter County represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $45,083. 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.