Wayne County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 3,422.
The median annual property tax in Wayne County is $565, which is 53% 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 $113,100. Property taxes represent 1.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$565
-53% vs State
-71% vs US
Median Home Value
$113,100
-30% vs State
-47% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.50%
-32% vs State
-47% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$646
$54/mo
Without Mortgage
$532
$44/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 | $565 -5.5% | 0.50% |
| 2022 | $598 +0.0% | 0.54% |
| 2021 | $598 +5.7% | 0.59% |
| 2020 | $566 +7.0% | 0.61% |
| 2019 | $529 | 0.62% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$43,393
per year
Monthly Tax
$47
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Lawrence County
Tax: $969/yr Rate: 0.61%
Benton County
Tax: $918/yr Rate: 0.56%
Sullivan County
Tax: $760/yr Rate: 0.74%
Hickory County
Tax: $581/yr Rate: 0.47%
Howell County
Tax: $892/yr Rate: 0.55%
Cedar County
Tax: $953/yr Rate: 0.59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Wayne County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Wayne County is $565 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.50% on a median home value of $113,100.
How does Wayne County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Wayne 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 Wayne County? ▼
In Wayne County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $646 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $532. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Wayne County? ▼
Property taxes in Wayne County represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $43,393. 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.