Lafayette County Property Tax Rate

Missouri

0.73%effective rate

Lafayette County, Missouri has an effective property tax rate of 0.73%, which is 21% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $216,500, homeowners pay approximately $1,581 per year in property taxes. Lafayette County ranks #49 out of 115 counties in Missouri for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,581

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$216,500

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.96%

Median income: $80,612

State Rank📍

#49

of 115 counties in MO

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,586

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,568

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Lafayette County pay on average $18 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Lafayette County Compares

Lafayette County
0.73%
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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$2,190

$183/month · Rate: 0.73%

Quick Facts

Population33,115
Owner-Occupied67%
National Rank#1795 of 3,135
Median Income$80,612

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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.