Polk County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 8,523.
The median annual property tax in Polk County is $1,101, which is 8% lower than the Missouri state average and 43% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.58% on a median home value of $189,600. Property taxes represent 1.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,101
-8% vs State
-43% vs US
Median Home Value
$189,600
+17% vs State
-10% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.58%
-21% vs State
-39% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,192
$99/mo
Without Mortgage
$972
$81/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 | $1,101 +4.8% | 0.58% |
| 2022 | $1,051 +13.9% | 0.61% |
| 2021 | $923 +4.2% | 0.63% |
| 2020 | $886 +2.0% | 0.63% |
| 2019 | $869 | 0.66% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$56,686
per year
Monthly Tax
$92
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Jefferson County
Tax: $1,835/yr Rate: 0.84%
Morgan County
Tax: $1,101/yr Rate: 0.61%
Cass County
Tax: $2,364/yr Rate: 0.88%
Greene County
Tax: $1,469/yr Rate: 0.72%
Clark County
Tax: $1,139/yr Rate: 0.97%
Wayne County
Tax: $565/yr Rate: 0.50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Polk County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Polk County is $1,101 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.58% on a median home value of $189,600.
How does Polk County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Polk County are 43% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.58% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Polk County? ▼
In Polk County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,192 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $972. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Polk County? ▼
Property taxes in Polk County represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $56,686. 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.