64740 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 64740 (Deepwater, Missouri) pay a median of $952/year in property taxes on homes valued at $123,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.77%, which is near the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 64740 is approximately $79, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Henry County. This is $424 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 64740 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 63663 (0.77%) and 65781 (0.77%).

In Deepwater, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $53,802, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri reassesses properties to sale price without a statewide cap on subsequent annual increases. Henry County offers a Homestead Exemption and Senior Citizen exemption (65+)—file your application with the Henry County Assessor immediately upon taking ownership. Contact the Henry County Assessor to verify your baseline assessment and exemption status, then mark the county appeal deadline on your calendar.