64759 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 64759 (Lamar, Missouri) pay a median of $1,100/year in property taxes on homes valued at $153,700. 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 64759 is approximately $92, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Barton County. This is $276 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 64759 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 63387 (0.72%) and 63775 (0.72%).

In Lamar, property taxes represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $48,955, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri reassesses to purchase price with no state-imposed annual increase limit; your assessor sets valuations independently. Barton County provides a Homestead Exemption and Senior Citizen exemption for owners 65 and older—file with the Barton County Assessor's office within 30 days of purchase. Contact the Barton County Assessor to obtain your current assessed value and verify that all applicable exemptions are recorded against your property.