Seward County, Kansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kansas. Population: 4,414.
The median annual property tax in Seward County is $2,257, which is 16% higher than the Kansas state average and 17% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.68% on a median home value of $134,000. Property taxes represent 3.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,257
+16% vs State
+17% vs US
Median Home Value
$134,000
+2% vs State
-37% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.68%
+8% vs State
+77% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,469
$206/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,031
$169/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 | $2,257 +2.3% | 1.68% |
| 2022 | $2,206 +17.0% | 1.75% |
| 2021 | $1,886 -0.2% | 1.72% |
| 2020 | $1,890 +4.1% | 1.70% |
| 2019 | $1,815 | 1.72% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$62,269
per year
Monthly Tax
$188
per month
Other Counties in Kansas
Riley County
Tax: $3,317/yr Rate: 1.43%
Chase County
Tax: $1,694/yr Rate: 1.60%
Labette County
Tax: $1,499/yr Rate: 1.63%
Barber County
Tax: $1,542/yr Rate: 1.66%
Wichita County
Tax: $1,449/yr Rate: 1.47%
Chautauqua County
Tax: $1,012/yr Rate: 1.60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Seward County, Kansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Seward County is $2,257 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.68% on a median home value of $134,000.
How does Seward County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Seward County are 17% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.68% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Seward County? ▼
In Seward County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,469 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,031. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Seward County? ▼
Property taxes in Seward County represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $62,269. 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.