How much are property taxes in Center Township, MO?
Homeowners in Center Township, MO pay a median of $1,149 (±$172) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,082.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,278.
That is about 0.8% of the median home value of $149,100.
In Center Township, the median real estate tax went from $837 in 2015–2019 to $1,149 in 2020–2024 (+37.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,149 (±$172)
- With a mortgage
- $1,082
- Without a mortgage
- $1,278
- Share of median value
- 0.8%
Real estate taxes in Center Township against Vernon County, its state and the nation
| Center Township | Vernon County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,149 (±$172) | $1,067 (±$86) | $1,948 (±$11) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,082 (±$159) | $1,123 (±$96) | $2,136 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,278 (±$382) | $997 (±$140) | $1,681 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $149,100 (±$18,198) | $158,800 (±$8,409) | $230,300 (±$880) | $332,700 |
In Center Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Vernon County ($1,067).
It is also lower than in Missouri ($1,948).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Vernon County, Center Township ranks 9 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 464 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 Center Township
The median tax ($1,149) is 0.8% of the median home value ($149,100).
Across Vernon County the same ratio is 0.7%.
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 Center Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $837 (±$85) | $1,149 (±$172) | +37.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $89,600 (±$7,995) | $149,100 (±$18,198) | +66.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $920 (±$71) | $1,117 (±$70) | +21.4% | 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 Center Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Township | — | $1,149 (±$172) | — |
| Nevada | 2.6 mi | $964 (±$145) | Not measurably different |
| Milo | 4.2 mi | $400 (±$112) | Lower |
| Badger Township | 6.0 mi | $1,586 (±$579) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield Township | 6.0 mi | $1,013 (±$451) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Vernon County) | 6.3 mi | $1,198 (±$159) | Not measurably different |
| Drywood Township | 7.5 mi | $831 (±$126) | Lower |
| Walker Township (Vernon County) | 8.0 mi | $554 (±$235) | Lower |
| Lake Township | 8.4 mi | $1,406 (±$497) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Milo, MO ($400), Drywood Township, MO ($831), Walker Township (Vernon County), MO ($554).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Vernon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Montevallo Township | $1,333 (±$823) |
| 4 | Dover Township | $1,286 (±$354) |
| 5 | Henry Township | $1,206 (±$774) |
| 6 | Coal Township | $1,200 (±$234) |
| 7 | Washington Township (Vernon County) | $1,198 (±$159) |
| 8 | Harrison Township (Vernon County) | $1,196 (±$566) |
| 9 | Center Township | $1,149 (±$172) |
| 10 | Deerfield Township | $1,013 (±$451) |
| 11 | Nevada | $964 (±$145) |
| 12 | Virgil Township | $958 (±$499) |
| 13 | Drywood Township | $831 (±$126) |
| 14 | Moundville Township | $774 (±$157) |
| 15 | Bacon Township | $767 (±$182) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Vernon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Center Township
How much are property taxes in Center Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Center Township, MO is $1,149 (±$172) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Center Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.8% of the median home value in Center Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Center Township gone up?
In Center Township, the median real estate tax went from $837 in 2015–2019 to $1,149 in 2020–2024 (+37.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Center Township higher than in Vernon County?
In Center Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Vernon County ($1,067).
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 — Center township, Vernon County, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Vernon County, Missouri
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Vernon County, Missouri
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Vernon County, Missouri
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Center township, Vernon County, 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 Center township, Vernon County, Missouri (county subdivision:12646, in state:29 county:217).
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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