Butler County Property Tax Rate

Missouri

0.67%effective rate

Butler County, Missouri has an effective property tax rate of 0.67%, which is 27% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $145,100, homeowners pay approximately $967 per year in property taxes. Butler County ranks #67 out of 115 counties in Missouri for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$967

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$145,100

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.97%

Median income: $49,089

State Rank📍

#67

of 115 counties in MO

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$979

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$956

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Butler County pay on average $23 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Butler County Compares

Butler County
0.67%
Missouri Average
0.85%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Missouri

St. Louis
1.20%
Atchison
1.16%
Jackson
1.12%
St. Charles
1.08%
Clay
1.07%
Platte
1.05%
St. Louis city
1.03%
Putnam
1.01%

Missouri Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Butler County homeowners

Property Tax Credit

Up to $750 for renters; up to $1,100 for homeowners

Homeowners age 65+ or disabled with income under $30,000

Disabled Veteran

100% exemption from property taxes

Veterans with 100% service-connected disability rated as totally and permanently disabled

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Butler County

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,010

$168/month · Rate: 0.67%

Quick Facts

Population42,020
Owner-Occupied55.6%
National Rank#1992 of 3,135
Median Income$49,089

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.