Scott County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 10,426.
The median annual property tax in Scott County is $936, which is 22% lower than the Missouri state average and 51% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.65% on a median home value of $143,700. Property taxes represent 1.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$936
-22% vs State
-51% vs US
Median Home Value
$143,700
-12% vs State
-32% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.65%
-11% vs State
-32% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$983
$82/mo
Without Mortgage
$869
$72/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 | $936 +4.9% | 0.65% |
| 2022 | $892 +3.8% | 0.67% |
| 2021 | $859 +11.6% | 0.70% |
| 2020 | $770 +4.2% | 0.68% |
| 2019 | $739 | 0.68% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$58,847
per year
Monthly Tax
$78
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Newton County
Tax: $1,192/yr Rate: 0.68%
Adair County
Tax: $1,210/yr Rate: 0.76%
DeKalb County
Tax: $1,269/yr Rate: 0.76%
Vernon County
Tax: $970/yr Rate: 0.71%
Caldwell County
Tax: $1,230/yr Rate: 0.78%
Monroe County
Tax: $1,086/yr Rate: 0.74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Scott County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Scott County is $936 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.65% on a median home value of $143,700.
How does Scott County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Scott County are 51% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.65% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Scott County? ▼
In Scott County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $983 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $869. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Scott County? ▼
Property taxes in Scott County represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $58,847. 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.