Osage County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 4,203.
The median annual property tax in Osage County is $1,222, which is 2% higher than the Missouri state average and 36% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.59% on a median home value of $205,700. Property taxes represent 1.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,222
+2% vs State
-36% vs US
Median Home Value
$205,700
+27% vs State
-3% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.59%
-19% vs State
-38% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,272
$106/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,173
$98/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 | $1,222 +5.3% | 0.59% |
| 2022 | $1,160 +8.3% | 0.63% |
| 2021 | $1,071 +1.8% | 0.64% |
| 2020 | $1,052 +10.2% | 0.66% |
| 2019 | $955 | 0.63% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$75,355
per year
Monthly Tax
$102
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Greene County
Tax: $1,469/yr Rate: 0.72%
Ripley County
Tax: $555/yr Rate: 0.50%
St. Charles County
Tax: $3,340/yr Rate: 1.13%
Polk County
Tax: $1,101/yr Rate: 0.58%
Laclede County
Tax: $1,031/yr Rate: 0.65%
St. Louis County
Tax: $3,193/yr Rate: 1.22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Osage County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Osage County is $1,222 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.59% on a median home value of $205,700.
How does Osage County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Osage County are 36% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.59% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Osage County? ▼
In Osage County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,272 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,173. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Osage County? ▼
Property taxes in Osage County represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $75,355. 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.