How much are property taxes in Union Star, MO?
Homeowners in Union Star, MO pay a median of $1,009 (±$190) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,161.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $822.
That is about 1.0% of the median home value of $105,700.
In Union Star, the median real estate tax went from $843 in 2015–2019 to $1,009 in 2020–2024 (+19.7%).
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
- $1,009 (±$190)
- With a mortgage
- $1,161
- Without a mortgage
- $822
- Share of median value
- 1.0%
Real estate taxes in Union Star against DeKalb County, its state and the nation
| Union Star | DeKalb County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,009 (±$190) | $1,285 (±$124) | $1,948 (±$11) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,161 (±$195) | $1,478 (±$178) | $2,136 (±$18) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $822 (±$341) | $1,109 (±$144) | $1,681 (±$17) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $105,700 (±$13,052) | $169,200 (±$13,541) | $230,300 (±$880) | $332,700 |
In Union Star, the median real estate tax is lower than in DeKalb County ($1,285).
It is also lower than in Missouri ($1,948).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In DeKalb County, Union Star ranks 11 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 561 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 Union Star
The median tax ($1,009) is 1.0% of the median home value ($105,700).
Across DeKalb County the same ratio is 0.8%.
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 Union Star have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $843 (±$110) | $1,009 (±$190) | +19.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $60,500 (±$6,893) | $105,700 (±$13,052) | +74.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $835 (±$115) | $925 (±$215) | +10.8% | 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 Union Star
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Star | — | $1,009 (±$190) | — |
| Polk Township (DeKalb County) | 3.5 mi | $1,091 (±$135) | Not measurably different |
| King City | 6.3 mi | $1,358 (±$277) | Higher |
| Sherman Township (DeKalb County) | 7.7 mi | $745 (±$245) | Not measurably different |
| Cosby | 9.1 mi | $940 (±$581) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Gentry County) | 9.2 mi | $1,297 (±$190) | Higher |
| Rea | 10 mi | $1,139 (±$280) | Not measurably different |
| Grant Township (DeKalb County) | 11 mi | $552 (±$455) | Not measurably different |
| Clarksdale | 12 mi | $545 (±$74) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clarksdale, MO ($545).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: King City, MO ($1,358), Jackson Township (Gentry County), MO ($1,297).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Adams Township (DeKalb County) | $1,273 (±$766) |
| 6 | Stewartsville | $1,272 (±$86) |
| 7 | Dallas Township (DeKalb County) | $1,261 (±$169) |
| 8 | Maysville | $1,139 (±$294) |
| 9 | Osborn | $1,096 (±$207) |
| 10 | Polk Township (DeKalb County) | $1,091 (±$135) |
| 11 | Union Star | $1,009 (±$190) |
| 12 | Sherman Township (DeKalb County) | $745 (±$245) |
| 13 | Grant Township (DeKalb County) | $552 (±$455) |
| 14 | Clarksdale | $545 (±$74) |
| 15 | Weatherby | $433 (±$127) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in DeKalb 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 Union Star
How much are property taxes in Union Star?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Union Star, MO is $1,009 (±$190) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Union Star?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.0% of the median home value in Union Star, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Union Star gone up?
In Union Star, the median real estate tax went from $843 in 2015–2019 to $1,009 in 2020–2024 (+19.7%).
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 Union Star higher than in DeKalb County?
In Union Star, the median real estate tax is lower than in DeKalb County ($1,285).
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 — Union Star town, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union Star town, Missouri
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union Star town, Missouri
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union Star town, Missouri
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Union Star town, 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 Union Star town, Missouri (place:75130, 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.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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