Dent County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 4,360.
The median annual property tax in Dent County is $843, which is 30% lower than the Missouri state average and 56% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.56% on a median home value of $149,700. Property taxes represent 1.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$843
-30% vs State
-56% vs US
Median Home Value
$149,700
-8% vs State
-29% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.56%
-23% vs State
-41% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$919
$77/mo
Without Mortgage
$748
$62/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 | $843 +8.5% | 0.56% |
| 2022 | $777 +10.4% | 0.63% |
| 2021 | $704 +2.8% | 0.64% |
| 2020 | $685 +0.6% | 0.65% |
| 2019 | $681 | 0.66% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$54,306
per year
Monthly Tax
$70
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Stone County
Tax: $1,167/yr Rate: 0.49%
Pettis County
Tax: $1,259/yr Rate: 0.78%
Monroe County
Tax: $1,086/yr Rate: 0.74%
Wayne County
Tax: $565/yr Rate: 0.50%
Barry County
Tax: $988/yr Rate: 0.57%
Howell County
Tax: $892/yr Rate: 0.55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Dent County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Dent County is $843 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.56% on a median home value of $149,700.
How does Dent County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Dent County are 56% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.56% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Dent County? ▼
In Dent County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $919 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $748. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Dent County? ▼
Property taxes in Dent County represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $54,306. 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.