64638 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 64638 (Dawn, Missouri) pay a median of $1,257/year in property taxes on homes valued at $175,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.72%, which is 8% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 64638 is approximately $105, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Livingston County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 64638 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 64080 (0.72%) and 63640 (0.72%).

In Dawn, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $66,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri law allows annual assessment increases without a statewide cap; your property's new base is its purchase price. Livingston County offers Homestead Exemption and Senior exemption programs—file with the Livingston County Assessor's office before the county deadline to reduce your taxable assessment. Request a detailed assessment statement from the Livingston County Assessor to confirm the exemption amount and verify no errors in your property's tax classification.