Cedar County Property Tax Rate

Missouri

0.62%effective rate

Cedar County, Missouri has an effective property tax rate of 0.62%, which is 33% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $168,100, homeowners pay approximately $1,044 per year in property taxes. Cedar County ranks #79 out of 115 counties in Missouri for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,044

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$168,100

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.17%

Median income: $48,181

State Rank📍

#79

of 115 counties in MO

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,155

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$968

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Cedar County pay on average $187 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Cedar County Compares

Cedar County
0.62%
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 Cedar 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 Cedar County

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,860

$155/month · Rate: 0.62%

Quick Facts

Population14,615
Owner-Occupied61.6%
National Rank#2175 of 3,135
Median Income$48,181

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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.