McDonald County property tax
Homeowners in McDonald County, Missouri typically pay about 0.46% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $712 on a median home value of $154,700.
Typical effective rate
0.46%
higher than 88% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$712
per year
Median home value
$154,700
In MO
#106
of 115 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.46% — 51% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 46% lower than the Missouri median of 0.85%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $817 for mortgaged homes, $618 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 106th highest effective rate of 115 ranked Missouri counties; nationally it sits around the 12th percentile.
Estimate a bill for McDonald County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.46%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in McDonald County, MO?
The typical effective property-tax rate in McDonald County is 0.46% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($712) divided by the median home value ($154,700) 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 McDonald County?
The median owner-occupied home in McDonald County is valued at $154,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $712 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $817, versus $618 for homes without one.
How does McDonald County compare to the rest of Missouri?
McDonald County's effective rate is 46% lower than the Missouri median, ranking 106th of 115 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Missouri counties
Counties ranked closest to McDonald County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Missouri counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | Texas County | 0.49% | $713 |
| 104 | Stone County | 0.47% | $1,168 |
| 105 | Camden County | 0.47% | $1,426 |
| 107 | Ripley County | 0.46% | $550 |
| 108 | Douglas County | 0.44% | $740 |
| 109 | Ozark County | 0.44% | $737 |
Official data & resources for McDonald County
- McDonald County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for McDonald County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for McDonald 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.