Linn County, Missouri Property Taxes

What Are Effective Property Tax Rates Across Linn County?

Local government entities set tax rates, which vary widely across Linn 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 Linn County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Missouri or the U.S. median of 1.02%.

Linn County's median effective rate stands at 0.01%, which is lower than the national median of 1.02%. Within Linn County, the highest rate is found in Linneus at 0.01%, while Linneus has the lowest at 0.01%.

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

Property tax bills in Linn County are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rates applied to that value. When a property’s assessed value rises, the tax bill can increase as well, even if the homeowner has not made any changes to the property. The amount owed is also influenced by local taxing jurisdictions, which can include schools, county services, and other public needs.

For homeowners, this means the tax bill is tied to both the market value of the property and the way local rates are set. In Linn County, the median home price is $24,800, and the 25th percentile tax bill is $1, the 75th percentile is $8, and the 90th percentile is $15. Compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and the national median property tax bill of $2,400, Linn County homeowners generally face much lower property tax costs.