64850 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 64850 (Neosho, Missouri) pay a median of $1,133/year in property taxes on homes valued at $161,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.70%, which is 10% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 64850 is approximately $94, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Newton County. This is $243 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 64850 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 65646 (0.70%) and 63662 (0.70%).

In Neosho, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $60,945, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri reassesses property at market value upon sale, with no statewide cap on increases—your tax bill may rise significantly after purchase. Newton County offers a Homestead Exemption and Senior Exemption (age 65+) that reduce assessed value; contact the Newton County Assessor's office to file before the next assessment cycle. Request your property record from the Newton County Assessor to verify the assessed value and file a challenge within 30 days if it exceeds fair market value.