Worth County, Missouri Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Missouri. Population: 621.
The median annual property tax in Worth County is $758, which is 37% lower than the Missouri state average and 61% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.80% on a median home value of $94,600. Property taxes represent 1.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$758
-37% vs State
-61% vs US
Median Home Value
$94,600
-42% vs State
-55% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.80%
+10% vs State
-16% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$918
$77/mo
Without Mortgage
$732
$61/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 | $758 +7.1% | 0.80% |
| 2022 | $708 +18.4% | 0.80% |
| 2021 | $598 -3.1% | 0.88% |
| 2020 | $617 -4.9% | 0.87% |
| 2019 | $649 | 1.02% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
1.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$46,167
per year
Monthly Tax
$63
per month
Other Counties in Missouri
Clay County
Tax: $2,817/yr Rate: 1.10%
St. Clair County
Tax: $911/yr Rate: 0.64%
Butler County
Tax: $934/yr Rate: 0.67%
Taney County
Tax: $1,178/yr Rate: 0.58%
DeKalb County
Tax: $1,269/yr Rate: 0.76%
Lincoln County
Tax: $1,731/yr Rate: 0.77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Worth County, Missouri? ▼
The median annual property tax in Worth County is $758 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.80% on a median home value of $94,600.
How does Worth County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Worth County are 61% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.80% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Worth County? ▼
In Worth County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $918 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $732. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Worth County? ▼
Property taxes in Worth County represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $46,167. 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.