Jefferson County, MO Property Tax Calculator
Jefferson County homeowners pay a median $1,906 a year in property tax, 0.80% of a median $237,200 home: below Missouri's 0.85% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Jefferson County by home value, at 0.80%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,608 | $134 |
| $300,000 | $2,412 | $201 |
| $400,000 | $3,216 | $268 |
| $500,000 | $4,020 | $335 |
| $750,000 | $6,030 | $503 |
| $1,000,000 | $8,040 | $670 |
Jefferson County against Missouri and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 0.80% | $1,906 | $237,200 | $82,851 |
| Missouri | 0.85% | $1,948 | $230,300 | $70,702 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Jefferson County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Jefferson County?
The effective rate is 0.80%: a median $1,906 a year on a median $237,200 home. That's the 9th highest of the 22 Missouri counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Jefferson County?
About $3,216 a year, $268 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Jefferson County compare with the rest of Missouri?
Its rate is below the state's 0.85%. Across Missouri, covered counties range from 0.55% to 1.21%.
How do I lower my Jefferson County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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