Edwards County, Kansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kansas. Population: 974.
The median annual property tax in Edwards County is $1,123, which is 42% lower than the Kansas state average and 42% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.59% on a median home value of $70,500. Property taxes represent 2.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,123
-42% vs State
-42% vs US
Median Home Value
$70,500
-46% vs State
-67% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.59%
+3% vs State
+67% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,571
$131/mo
Without Mortgage
$992
$83/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 | $1,123 -1.9% | 1.59% |
| 2022 | $1,145 -1.6% | 1.75% |
| 2021 | $1,164 +3.3% | 1.86% |
| 2020 | $1,127 +4.7% | 1.86% |
| 2019 | $1,076 | 1.75% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$53,792
per year
Monthly Tax
$94
per month
Other Counties in Kansas
Sedgwick County
Tax: $2,345/yr Rate: 1.23%
Finney County
Tax: $2,733/yr Rate: 1.43%
McPherson County
Tax: $2,780/yr Rate: 1.40%
Atchison County
Tax: $1,941/yr Rate: 1.31%
Russell County
Tax: $1,863/yr Rate: 1.75%
Osborne County
Tax: $1,365/yr Rate: 1.61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Edwards County, Kansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Edwards County is $1,123 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.59% on a median home value of $70,500.
How does Edwards County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Edwards County are 42% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.59% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Edwards County? ▼
In Edwards County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,571 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $992. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Edwards County? ▼
Property taxes in Edwards County represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $53,792. 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.