65631 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 65631 (Clever, Missouri) pay a median of $1,686/year in property taxes on homes valued at $220,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.76%, which is near the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 65631 is approximately $141, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Christian County. This is $310 more than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 65631 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 64485 (0.76%) and 63037 (0.76%).

In Clever, property taxes represent approximately 1.8% of the median household income of $91,250, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri reassesses property at market value at sale without a state cap—Christian County Assessor will establish your assessment based on the purchase price, and you should request a verification within one week of closing. Christian County provides Homestead and Senior (65+)/Disabled exemptions to reduce your taxable value; file your exemption application with the Christian County Assessor to access these benefits. Submit your exemption claim and file a formal appeal with the Christian County Assessor by the annual deadline if you dispute the initial assessment.