Jackson County Property Tax Rate

Missouri · 2023 Data

1.15%effective rate

Jackson County, Missouri has an effective property tax rate of 1.15%, which is 21% higher than the national average of 0.95%. On a home valued at $213,300, homeowners pay approximately $2,448 per year in property taxes. Jackson County ranks #3 out of 115 counties in Missouri for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,448

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$213,300

2023 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.64%

Median income: $67,178

State Rank📍

#3

of 115 counties in MO

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,574

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,218

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Jackson County pay on average $356 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Jackson County Compares

Jackson County
1.15%
Missouri Average
0.88%
National Average
0.95%

Top Counties in Missouri

St. Louis
1.22%
Atchison
1.17%
Jackson
1.15%
St. Charles
1.13%
Clay
1.10%
Platte
1.06%
St. Louis city
1.05%
Gentry
1.03%

Historical Property Tax Trends

YearMedian TaxMedian Home ValueEffective Rate
2019$1,952$147,4001.32%
2020$2,017$157,2001.28%
2021$2,146$167,9001.28%
2022$2,336$196,9001.19%
2023$2,448$213,3001.15%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Missouri Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Jackson 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

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

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$288/month · Rate: 1.15%

Quick Facts

Population717,021
Owner-Occupied53.4%
National Rank#879 of 3,133
Median Income$67,178

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 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.