Cass County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 32,111.
The median annual property tax in Cass County is $2,364, which is 97% higher than the Missouri state average and 23% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $269,000. Property taxes represent 2.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,364
+97% vs State
+23% vs US
Median Home Value
$269,000
+66% vs State
+27% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.88%
+21% vs State
-7% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,451
$204/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,173
$181/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 | $2,364 +6.9% | 0.88% |
| 2022 | $2,212 +6.1% | 0.91% |
| 2021 | $2,084 +5.6% | 0.98% |
| 2020 | $1,974 +5.7% | 1.00% |
| 2019 | $1,868 | 1.03% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$87,413
per year
Monthly Tax
$197
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Laclede County
Tax: $1,031/yr Rate: 0.65%
Pemiscot County
Tax: $970/yr Rate: 1.01%
Buchanan County
Tax: $1,253/yr Rate: 0.80%
Andrew County
Tax: $1,495/yr Rate: 0.76%
Hickory County
Tax: $581/yr Rate: 0.47%
Ripley County
Tax: $555/yr Rate: 0.50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Cass County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Cass County is $2,364 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.88% on a median home value of $269,000.
How does Cass County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Cass County are 23% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.88% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Cass County? ▼
In Cass County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,451 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,173. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Cass County? ▼
Property taxes in Cass County represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $87,413. 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.