St. Clair County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 3,096.
The median annual property tax in St. Clair County is $911, which is 24% lower than the Missouri state average and 53% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.64% on a median home value of $142,500. Property taxes represent 1.9% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$911
-24% vs State
-53% vs US
Median Home Value
$142,500
-12% vs State
-33% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.64%
-12% vs State
-33% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,066
$89/mo
Without Mortgage
$831
$69/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 | $911 +4.6% | 0.64% |
| 2022 | $871 +5.7% | 0.69% |
| 2021 | $824 +8.4% | 0.73% |
| 2020 | $760 +3.3% | 0.80% |
| 2019 | $736 | 0.80% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.9%
of median household income
Median Income
$46,731
per year
Monthly Tax
$76
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Morgan County
Tax: $1,101/yr Rate: 0.61%
Moniteau County
Tax: $1,205/yr Rate: 0.72%
Dade County
Tax: $1,022/yr Rate: 0.65%
Ray County
Tax: $1,533/yr Rate: 0.82%
Nodaway County
Tax: $1,340/yr Rate: 0.81%
St. Francois County
Tax: $1,161/yr Rate: 0.75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in St. Clair County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in St. Clair County is $911 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.64% on a median home value of $142,500.
How does St. Clair County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in St. Clair County are 53% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.64% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in St. Clair County? ▼
In St. Clair County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,066 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $831. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in St. Clair County? ▼
Property taxes in St. Clair County represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $46,731. 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.