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Cole County, MO Property Tax Calculator
Cole County homeowners pay a median $1,769 a year in property tax, 0.77% of a median $229,600 home: below Missouri's 0.85% and the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Cole County by home value, at 0.77%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $110,000 | $847 | $71 |
| $170,000 | $1,309 | $109 |
| $230,000 | $1,771 | $148 |
| $340,000 | $2,618 | $218 |
| $460,000 | $3,542 | $295 |
Cole County against Missouri and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole County | 0.77% | $1,769 | $229,600 | $74,876 |
| 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 Cole 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.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Cole County?
The effective rate is 0.77%: a median $1,769 a year on a median $229,600 home. That's the 12th highest of the 22 Missouri counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Cole County?
About $3,080 a year, $257 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Cole 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 Cole 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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