Lawrence County Property Tax Rate

Missouri

0.59%effective rate

Lawrence County, Missouri has an effective property tax rate of 0.59%, which is 36% lower than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $175,100, homeowners pay approximately $1,032 per year in property taxes. Lawrence County ranks #86 out of 115 counties in Missouri for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,032

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$175,100

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

1.69%

Median income: $61,215

State Rank📍

#86

of 115 counties in MO

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,156

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$891

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Lawrence County pay on average $265 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Lawrence County Compares

Lawrence County
0.59%
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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$1,770

$148/month · Rate: 0.59%

Quick Facts

Population38,593
Owner-Occupied66.2%
National Rank#2297 of 3,135
Median Income$61,215

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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.