How much are property taxes in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Homeowners in Cape Girardeau, MO pay a median of $1,380 (±$66) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,469.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,272.
That is about 0.7% of the median home value of $196,300.
In Cape Girardeau, the median real estate tax went from $1,277 in 2015–2019 to $1,380 in 2020–2024 (+8.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,380 (±$66)
- With a mortgage
- $1,469
- Without a mortgage
- $1,272
- Share of median value
- 0.7%
Real estate taxes in Cape Girardeau against Cape Girardeau County, its state and the nation
| Cape Girardeau | Cape Girardeau County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,380 (±$66) | $1,421 (±$42) | $1,948 (±$11) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,469 (±$97) | $1,503 (±$64) | $2,136 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,272 (±$88) | $1,308 (±$55) | $1,681 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $196,300 (±$11,289) | $220,700 (±$7,640) | $230,300 (±$880) | $332,700 |
In Cape Girardeau, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Cape Girardeau County ($1,421).
It is also lower than in Missouri ($1,948).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Cape Girardeau County, Cape Girardeau ranks 3 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 331 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 Cape Girardeau
The median tax ($1,380) is 0.7% of the median home value ($196,300).
Across Cape Girardeau County the same ratio is 0.6%.
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.
How property taxes in Cape Girardeau have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,277 (±$51) | $1,380 (±$66) | +8.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $151,800 (±$5,401) | $196,300 (±$11,289) | +29.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,129 (±$37) | $1,369 (±$47) | +21.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Cape Girardeau
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | — | $1,380 (±$66) | — |
| East Cape Girardeau | 4.4 mi | $929 (±$426) | Lower |
| Scott City | 6.0 mi | $769 (±$111) | Lower |
| Gordonville | 6.4 mi | $1,557 (±$244) | Not measurably different |
| McClure | 7.0 mi | $1,063 (±$424) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson | 7.2 mi | $1,622 (±$125) | Higher |
| Kelso | 8.1 mi | $1,342 (±$237) | Not measurably different |
| Chaffee | 11 mi | $707 (±$133) | Lower |
| Allenville | 12 mi | $525 (±$343) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Cape Girardeau, IL ($929), Scott City, MO ($769), Chaffee, MO ($707).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jackson, MO ($1,622).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cape Girardeau County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $1,622 (±$125) |
| 2 | Gordonville | $1,557 (±$244) |
| 3 | Cape Girardeau | $1,380 (±$66) |
| 4 | Whitewater | $1,080 (±$289) |
| 5 | Delta | $810 (±$228) |
| 6 | Oak Ridge | $779 (±$136) |
| 7 | Pocahontas | $563 (±$310) |
| 8 | Old Appleton | $527 (±$418) |
| 9 | Allenville | $525 (±$343) |
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 Cape Girardeau
How much are property taxes in Cape Girardeau?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Cape Girardeau, MO is $1,380 (±$66) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Cape Girardeau?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.7% of the median home value in Cape Girardeau, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Cape Girardeau gone up?
In Cape Girardeau, the median real estate tax went from $1,277 in 2015–2019 to $1,380 in 2020–2024 (+8.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Cape Girardeau higher than in Cape Girardeau County?
In Cape Girardeau, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Cape Girardeau County ($1,421).
It is also lower than in Missouri ($1,948).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Girardeau city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Girardeau city, Missouri
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Girardeau city, Missouri
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Girardeau city, Missouri
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Girardeau city, Missouri
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Cape Girardeau city, Missouri (place:11242, 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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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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