Howard County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 2,785.
The median annual property tax in Howard County is $1,262, which is 5% higher than the Missouri state average and 34% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.87% on a median home value of $145,300. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,262
+5% vs State
-34% vs US
Median Home Value
$145,300
-11% vs State
-31% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.87%
+19% vs State
-8% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,388
$116/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,153
$96/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 | $1,262 +10.3% | 0.87% |
| 2022 | $1,144 +2.5% | 0.81% |
| 2021 | $1,116 +5.3% | 0.78% |
| 2020 | $1,060 +2.4% | 0.75% |
| 2019 | $1,035 | 0.80% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$62,628
per year
Monthly Tax
$105
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Laclede County
Tax: $1,031/yr Rate: 0.65%
Bollinger County
Tax: $874/yr Rate: 0.61%
Saline County
Tax: $1,138/yr Rate: 0.82%
Boone County
Tax: $2,232/yr Rate: 0.88%
Lafayette County
Tax: $1,534/yr Rate: 0.77%
DeKalb County
Tax: $1,269/yr Rate: 0.76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Howard County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Howard County is $1,262 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.87% on a median home value of $145,300.
How does Howard County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Howard County are 34% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.87% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Howard County? ▼
In Howard County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,388 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,153. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Howard County? ▼
Property taxes in Howard County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $62,628. 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.