Cape Girardeau Property Tax Rate

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

0.75%effective rate

Cape Girardeau is located in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. Homeowners in Cape Girardeau pay a median of $1,395 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $186,100, resulting in an effective tax rate of 0.75%. This is 17% higher than the Cape Girardeau County average of 0.64%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

0.75%

vs 0.64% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$1,395

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$186,100

2024 estimate

Population📍

40,047

Cape Girardeau, MO

How Cape Girardeau Compares

Cape Girardeau
0.75%
Cape Girardeau County Average
0.64%
Missouri Average
0.85%
National Average
0.92%

About Property Taxes in Cape Girardeau

Property taxes in Cape Girardeau are collected by Cape Girardeau County. Tax exemptions available to Cape Girardeau County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Cape Girardeau. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Cape Girardeau County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,250

$188/month · Rate: 0.75%

Cape Girardeau County Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. 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.