65762 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 65762 (Thornfield, Missouri) pay a median of $811/year in property taxes on homes valued at $207,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.39%, which is 50% below the Missouri state average of 0.78%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 65762 is approximately $68, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Ozark County. This is $565 less than the Missouri average of $1,376/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Missouri, 65762 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 65326 (0.39%) and 65543 (0.39%).

In Thornfield, property taxes represent approximately 1.6% of the median household income of $51,389, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Missouri reassesses at sale without a state cap—Ozark County Assessor will issue an assessment reflecting your purchase price, and you should request a Property Record Card from their office immediately after closing. Ozark County residents qualify for Homestead Exemption and Senior (65+)/Disabled exemptions to lower taxable value; file your exemption application with the Ozark County Assessor to claim these benefits. Contact the Ozark County Assessor before the assessment deadline to submit your exemption claim and request a preliminary review if the valuation seems high.