How much are property taxes in Blue Summit, MO?

Name: Property taxes in Blue Summit, MO, 2020–2024
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Homeowners in Blue Summit, MO pay a median of $860 (±$215) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).

That is about 2.6% of the median home value of $33,500.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Median real estate taxes: $860 (±$215)
Share of median value: 2.6%

Real estate taxes in Blue Summit against Jackson County, its state and the nation

Median real estate taxes paid a year, estimate (90% margin of error)
	Blue Summit	Jackson County	Missouri	United States
Median real estate taxes	$860 (±$215)	$2,575 (±$36)	$1,948 (±$11)	$3,119
Homes with a mortgage	—	$2,714 (±$48)	$2,136 (±$18)	$3,489
Homes without a mortgage	—	$2,332 (±$58)	$1,681 (±$17)	$2,576
Median home value	$33,500 (±$20,343)	$230,500 (±$2,428)	$230,300 (±$880)	$332,700

In Blue Summit, the median real estate tax is lower than in Jackson County ($2,575).

It is also lower than in Missouri ($1,948).

It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).

In Jackson County, Blue Summit ranks 17 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.

Statewide, it ranks 680 of 1,139.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Taxes as a share of home value in Blue Summit

The median tax ($860) is 2.6% of the median home value ($33,500).

Across Jackson County the same ratio is 1.1%.

Across Missouri it is 0.8%.

This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.

Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.

Median real estate taxes in places near Blue Summit

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Blue Summit
Place	Distance	Median real estate taxes	Compared with this place
Blue Summit	—	$860 (±$215)	—
Kansas City	4.6 mi	$2,671 (±$44)	Higher
Randolph	4.8 mi	$1,500 (±$863)	Not measurably different
Sugar Creek	5.3 mi	$1,523 (±$220)	Higher
North Kansas City	5.8 mi	$1,991 (±$866)	Higher
Avondale	5.8 mi	$1,720 (±$165)	Higher
Birmingham	5.8 mi	$1,425 (±$417)	Higher
Raytown	6.5 mi	$2,239 (±$114)	Higher
Independence	6.9 mi	$1,914 (±$40)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kansas City, MO ($2,671), Sugar Creek, MO ($1,523), North Kansas City, MO ($1,991).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Median real estate taxes across Jackson County, place by place

Rank	Place	Median real estate taxes
11	Oak Grove	$2,434 (±$203)
12	Raytown	$2,239 (±$114)
13	Grandview	$2,055 (±$155)
14	Independence	$1,914 (±$40)
15	Levasy	$1,719 (±$693)
16	Sugar Creek	$1,523 (±$220)
17	Blue Summit	$860 (±$215)

Showing 7 of 17 places in Jackson County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Blue Summit is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Blue Summit

How much are property taxes in Blue Summit?

The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Blue Summit, MO is $860 (±$215) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

What is the property tax rate in Blue Summit?

The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 2.6% of the median home value in Blue Summit, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.

Are property taxes in Blue Summit higher than in Jackson County?

In Blue Summit, the median real estate tax is lower than in Jackson County ($2,575).

It is also lower than in Missouri ($1,948).

It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).

Sources

To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Blue Summit CDP, Missouri (place:06670, in state:29).

Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).

The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.

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