Bates County property tax
Homeowners in Bates County, Missouri typically pay about 0.61% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,039 on a median home value of $170,800.
Typical effective rate
0.61%
higher than 71% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,039
per year
Median home value
$170,800
In MO
#84
of 115 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.61% — 35% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 28% lower than the Missouri median of 0.85%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,236 for mortgaged homes, $868 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 84th highest effective rate of 115 ranked Missouri counties; nationally it sits around the 29th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Bates County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.61%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Bates County, MO?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Bates County is 0.61% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,039) divided by the median home value ($170,800) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Bates County?
The median owner-occupied home in Bates County is valued at $170,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,039 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,236, versus $868 for homes without one.
How does Bates County compare to the rest of Missouri?
Bates County's effective rate is 28% lower than the Missouri median, ranking 84th of 115 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Missouri counties
Counties ranked closest to Bates County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Missouri counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Dade County | 0.62% | $1,055 |
| 82 | St. Clair County | 0.61% | $966 |
| 83 | Pulaski County | 0.61% | $1,159 |
| 85 | Laclede County | 0.60% | $1,011 |
| 86 | Lawrence County | 0.59% | $1,032 |
| 87 | Osage County | 0.59% | $1,307 |
Official data & resources for Bates County
- Bates County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Bates County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Bates County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.