Howell County, Missouri Property Taxes

What Are Effective Property Tax Rates Across Howell County?

Local government entities set tax rates, which vary widely across Howell County. Each year, the county estimates its budget for public services and divides that total by the assessed value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction.

Below, compare Howell County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Missouri or the U.S. median of 1.02%.

Howell County's median effective rate stands at 0.79%, which is lower than the national median of 1.02%. Within Howell County, the highest rate is found in Bakersfield at 0.95%, while Cabool has the lowest at 0.62%.

These variations reflect differences in local school district levies, special assessment districts assessments, and special district bonds — which compound the base county rate.

Howell County property tax bills are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate applied to that value. When a property’s market value changes, the assessed value can change too, which can raise or lower the bill homeowners receive. Factors such as the home’s location, improvements, and the taxing jurisdictions that apply to the property all help determine the final amount.

For homeowners in Howell County, the median home price is $82,200, and property tax bills vary widely across the area. The 25th percentile tax bill is $377, while the 75th percentile is $987 and the 90th percentile reaches $1,483. That range shows how different assessments and local rates can affect what a homeowner pays each year.

Compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and the national median property tax bill of $2,400, Howell County homeowners often see lower bills, but even modest changes in assessed value can still have a noticeable impact.