Lawrence County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 10,697.
The median annual property tax in Lawrence County is $969, which is 19% lower than the Missouri state average and 50% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.61% on a median home value of $159,800. Property taxes represent 1.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$969
-19% vs State
-50% vs US
Median Home Value
$159,800
-2% vs State
-24% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.61%
-16% vs State
-36% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$997
$83/mo
Without Mortgage
$918
$77/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 | $969 +1.9% | 0.61% |
| 2022 | $951 +3.5% | 0.65% |
| 2021 | $919 +4.8% | 0.76% |
| 2020 | $877 +5.7% | 0.76% |
| 2019 | $830 | 0.76% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$55,849
per year
Monthly Tax
$81
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Worth County
Tax: $758/yr Rate: 0.80%
McDonald County
Tax: $723/yr Rate: 0.54%
Livingston County
Tax: $1,243/yr Rate: 0.90%
Montgomery County
Tax: $1,282/yr Rate: 0.75%
Vernon County
Tax: $970/yr Rate: 0.71%
Christian County
Tax: $1,878/yr Rate: 0.75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lawrence County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lawrence County is $969 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.61% on a median home value of $159,800.
How does Lawrence County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lawrence County are 50% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.61% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Lawrence County? ▼
In Lawrence County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $997 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $918. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lawrence County? ▼
Property taxes in Lawrence County represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $55,849. 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.