Lincoln County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 17,563.
The median annual property tax in Lincoln County is $1,731, which is 44% higher than the Missouri state average and 10% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.77% on a median home value of $224,800. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,731
+44% vs State
-10% vs US
Median Home Value
$224,800
+38% vs State
+6% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.77%
+5% vs State
-19% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,845
$154/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,500
$125/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 | $1,731 +4.2% | 0.77% |
| 2022 | $1,662 +7.7% | 0.80% |
| 2021 | $1,543 +4.8% | 0.90% |
| 2020 | $1,472 +1.0% | 0.89% |
| 2019 | $1,457 | 0.89% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$85,276
per year
Monthly Tax
$144
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Carter County
Tax: $654/yr Rate: 0.44%
Adair County
Tax: $1,210/yr Rate: 0.76%
Platte County
Tax: $3,365/yr Rate: 1.06%
Shelby County
Tax: $772/yr Rate: 0.90%
Howard County
Tax: $1,262/yr Rate: 0.87%
Saline County
Tax: $1,138/yr Rate: 0.82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lincoln County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lincoln County is $1,731 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.77% on a median home value of $224,800.
How does Lincoln County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lincoln County are 10% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.77% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Lincoln County? ▼
In Lincoln County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,845 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,500. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lincoln County? ▼
Property taxes in Lincoln County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $85,276. 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.