Cape Girardeau property tax, in one number.
The typical Cape Girardeau homeowner pays $1,380 a year on a $196,300 home. That's above the Cape Girardeau County rate (0.64%) and well below the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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Five numbers that shape a typical property tax bill here.
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- Mortgage holders pay more.Homes with a mortgage paid a median $1,469, versus $1,272 for homes owned outright, often because they're newer, higher-value or more recently reassessed.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 2.5% of the median household income of $55,658.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Cities in Cape Girardeau County
Cape Girardeau compared
| Area | Median tax | Home value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | $1,380 | $196,300 | 0.70% |
| Cape Girardeau County | $1,421 | $220,700 | 0.64% |
| Missouri | $1,948 | $230,300 | 0.85% |
| United States | $3,119 | $332,700 | 0.94% |
Other cities in Cape Girardeau County
Effective property tax rates nearby.
Nearby
- Cape Girardeau County0.64% · $1,421
- Jackson0.68% · $1,622
- Alexander County1.81% · $1,084
- Union County1.30% · $1,712
- Perry County0.74% · $1,395
- Stoddard County0.66% · $939
- Scott County0.62% · $957
- Bollinger County0.58% · $1,034
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Cape Girardeau?
The effective rate is about 0.70%. The median homeowner pays $1,380 a year on a home worth a median $196,300 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $200,000 home in Cape Girardeau?
About $1,400 a year, or roughly $117 a month, at Cape Girardeau's average effective rate of 0.70%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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