Ripley County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 3,179.
The median annual property tax in Ripley County is $555, which is 54% lower than the Missouri state average and 71% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.50% on a median home value of $110,800. Property taxes represent 1.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$555
-54% vs State
-71% vs US
Median Home Value
$110,800
-32% vs State
-48% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.50%
-32% vs State
-47% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$593
$49/mo
Without Mortgage
$509
$42/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 | $555 +2.0% | 0.50% |
| 2022 | $544 +4.6% | 0.52% |
| 2021 | $520 +4.8% | 0.55% |
| 2020 | $496 -0.2% | 0.57% |
| 2019 | $497 | 0.59% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$43,898
per year
Monthly Tax
$46
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Crawford County
Tax: $1,011/yr Rate: 0.61%
Osage County
Tax: $1,222/yr Rate: 0.59%
Maries County
Tax: $1,088/yr Rate: 0.56%
Caldwell County
Tax: $1,230/yr Rate: 0.78%
Clinton County
Tax: $1,758/yr Rate: 0.86%
Greene County
Tax: $1,469/yr Rate: 0.72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Ripley County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Ripley County is $555 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.50% on a median home value of $110,800.
How does Ripley County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Ripley County are 71% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.50% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Ripley County? ▼
In Ripley County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $593 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $509. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Ripley County? ▼
Property taxes in Ripley County represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $43,898. 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.