Cherokee County, Kansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kansas. Population: 5,596.
The median annual property tax in Cherokee County is $1,219, which is 37% lower than the Kansas state average and 37% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.23% on a median home value of $99,400. Property taxes represent 2.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,219
-37% vs State
-37% vs US
Median Home Value
$99,400
-24% vs State
-53% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.23%
-21% vs State
+29% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,342
$112/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,108
$92/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,219 +0.5% | 1.23% |
| 2022 | $1,213 -1.9% | 1.32% |
| 2021 | $1,237 +5.9% | 1.48% |
| 2020 | $1,168 +0.2% | 1.45% |
| 2019 | $1,166 | 1.41% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$58,274
per year
Monthly Tax
$102
per month
Other Counties in Kansas
Hamilton County
Tax: $1,881/yr Rate: 1.57%
Gove County
Tax: $1,581/yr Rate: 1.33%
Lane County
Tax: $1,708/yr Rate: 1.44%
Cowley County
Tax: $1,878/yr Rate: 1.68%
Kingman County
Tax: $1,916/yr Rate: 1.78%
Stevens County
Tax: $2,239/yr Rate: 1.80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Cherokee County, Kansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Cherokee County is $1,219 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.23% on a median home value of $99,400.
How does Cherokee County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Cherokee County are 37% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.23% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Cherokee County? ▼
In Cherokee County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,342 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,108. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Cherokee County? ▼
Property taxes in Cherokee County represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $58,274. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.