Gove County, Kansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kansas. Population: 926.
The median annual property tax in Gove County is $1,581, which is 19% lower than the Kansas state average and 18% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.33% on a median home value of $119,000. Property taxes represent 2.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,581
-19% vs State
-18% vs US
Median Home Value
$119,000
-9% vs State
-44% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.33%
-14% vs State
+40% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,807
$151/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,381
$115/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 | $1,581 +0.2% | 1.33% |
| 2022 | $1,578 +2.6% | 1.40% |
| 2021 | $1,538 +3.3% | 1.48% |
| 2020 | $1,489 +7.4% | 1.49% |
| 2019 | $1,386 | 1.55% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$63,203
per year
Monthly Tax
$132
per month
Other Counties in Kansas
Sumner County
Tax: $2,024/yr Rate: 1.71%
Sherman County
Tax: $1,986/yr Rate: 1.57%
Thomas County
Tax: $2,192/yr Rate: 1.32%
Elk County
Tax: $1,211/yr Rate: 1.99%
Russell County
Tax: $1,863/yr Rate: 1.75%
Jewell County
Tax: $1,222/yr Rate: 1.97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Gove County, Kansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Gove County is $1,581 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.33% on a median home value of $119,000.
How does Gove County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Gove County are 18% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.33% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Gove County? ▼
In Gove County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,807 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,381. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Gove County? ▼
Property taxes in Gove County represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $63,203. 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.