Mortgage vs free-and-clear medians
- With mortgage
- $3,056/yr
- Without mortgage
- $2,432/yr
- Gap
- $624
Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Kansas Property Taxes
The average Kansas homeowner pays $2,798 a year at an effective rate of 1.29%. That bill is 40% above the U.S. median bill. Compare 105 counties below.
- $2,798
- Avg median tax
- 1.29%
- Effective rate
- #13 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 105
- Counties
Kansas homeowners pay a median of $2,798 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.29%, the 13th-highest burden of 51 U.S. jurisdictions (50 states and DC).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2024), the median Kansas homeowner pays $2,798 a year on a home worth $217,200, an effective rate of 1.29%. The bill runs 40% above the $1,993 national median. County medians range $991 (Chautauqua County) to $4,447 (Johnson County) across 105 counties.
What the statewide average misses
County medians in Kansas run from $991 in Chautauqua County to $4,447 (Johnson County). That range is why a statewide figure is a starting point, not a parcel-level estimate.
- $991–$4,447 (Johnson County)
- County median-bill range
- 1.34%
- Home-weighted county rate
- 60%
- Homes in the eight largest counties
County medians come from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024. The statewide effective rate in the hero is median tax divided by median home value.
Government haul · mid share
Kansas's government property-tax haul sits in the middle of the U.S. pack
In Census FY2024, Kansas's state and local governments collected $6.0B in property tax - 0.8% of the U.S. total (#27 of 51).
Spread across 788,409 owner-occupied homes, that haul is about $7,585 per home - 2.7× the ACS median homeowner bill of $2,798. The gap is expected: LF0009 covers all taxable property (including commercial and other non-household parcels), while the ACS median is a household figure.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, FY2024, series LF0009 (property tax), government level State and Local (GOVTYPE 001). Amounts are published in thousands of dollars. This is a government-revenue series, not tax, legal, or financial advice, and not a substitute for the ACS homeowner median bill above.
ACS tenure & reporting signals · 2024
Mortgage tenure and zero-tax reporting in Kansas
These sub-topics sit on dedicated research and guide pages fleet-wide; here they are computed for Kansas from the same ACS tables that power county medians above.
Owners reporting no tax
- All owner-occupied
- 3.4%
- With mortgage
- 2.1%
- Sample (owned homes)
- 335,670
ACS reports what households paid, not approved exemptions. Exemption guide
County effective-rate spread
Published medians span 0.96% in Nemaha County to 2.46% in Stanton County - a 1.50 percentage-point gap across 105 counties.
Appeal guide for when a parcel sits above its county median.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024), Table B25087 (mortgage status medians) and county tax_distribution aggregates (zero-tax reporting shares). Informational only, not tax or legal advice.
The average median property tax in Kansas is $2,798/year, which is 40% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 1.29% on a median home value of $217,200. Taxes range from $991 in Chautauqua County to $4,447 (Johnson County).
Read the state signal first
What the data changes in Kansas
A rate compares places with different home values. The annual bill shows a typical dollar amount. County spread shows why neither is a parcel estimate.
The clearest local difference
County bills span a wide range
Across 105 measured counties, the published median runs from $991 in Chautauqua County to $4,447 (Johnson County). Local school levies, county bonds, municipal overlays, and assessment practice create this within-state spread.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau. Individual bills can differ with assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making a decision.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$2,798
+40% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$217,200
-5% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
1.29%
+40% vs US avg
Rate-band peers near Kansas
Nearest ACS 2024 jurisdictions by effective rate (not geography). Each row names another state so Kansas's 1.29% rate is read against real neighbors such as Pennsylvania and Ohio.
| Peer state | Effective rate | Vs Kansas | Median bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Also open Pennsylvania for county spread | 1.30% | Pennsylvania nearly matches Kansas | $3,311 |
| Ohio Also open Ohio for county spread | 1.31% | Ohio nearly matches Kansas | $2,822 |
| Michigan Also open Michigan for county spread | 1.25% | Michigan nearly matches Kansas | $2,904 |
| Rhode Island Also open Rhode Island for county spread | 1.21% | Rhode Island runs 0.08 pts below Kansas | $4,900 |
| Iowa Also open Iowa for county spread | 1.39% | Iowa runs 0.10 pts above Kansas | $2,897 |
| Wisconsin Also open Wisconsin for county spread | 1.42% | Wisconsin runs 0.13 pts above Kansas | $3,792 |
Nationwide states with similar effective rate & median bill
Two PlainPropertyTax-derived comparison paths for Kansas, excluding Kansas itself so the link neighborhoods are not self-referential. Median-bill peers exclude the effective-rate peer set so the two axes stay disjoint.
Similar effective rate
Nearest other states by ACS effective rate. Kansas: 1.29%.
Similar median bill
Nearest other states by ACS median annual tax. Kansas: $2,798/yr. Rate peers are excluded so the two link sets stay distinct.
Where Kansas sits among U.S. jurisdictions
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value) across the 50 states and DC, ACS 2024.
Where Kansas sits among U.S. jurisdictions
Effective rate · ACS 2024 · 50 states and DC
1.29% more affordable than 24% of 51 U.S. jurisdictions
Show national distribution
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024
Kansas has a higher effective property tax rate than 76% of U.S. jurisdictions (the 50 states and DC), ranking #13 of 51 for property tax burden. Rate neighbors: Pennsylvania (1.30%, nearly level); Ohio (1.31%, nearly level); Michigan (1.25%, nearly level).
What Kansas's biggest counties actually charge
Effective rate in the eight Kansas counties holding the most owner-occupied homes, ordered largest first (highlighted) and together holding 60% of the state's. ACS 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). Counties ordered by owner-occupied housing units (B25003_002E), not by resident population.
Kansas's median county rate is 1.29%, but that figure counts every county equally. Weight each county by how many owner-occupied homes it actually holds and the rate a typical Kansas homeowner faces is 1.34%, higher than the plain median, because the counties where most homeowners live are not average ones.
Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties
Top 5 Highest Tax Counties
Tax Affordability Score
4.6
Moderate
Based on the average effective tax rate of 1.29% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Kansas has property tax rates near the national average.
Very Expensive Very Affordable
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale from Kansas's 1.29% vs the national 0.92% - read beside Pennsylvania and Ohio before treating the score as band-typical. A ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, at or above 2.0× scores 1, linear between. Census figures only, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Counties in Kansas by tax bill
Ranked from highest median annual bill downward , showing the top 80 of 105 measured counties so the page stays crawlable. Gold/silver/bronze mark the top three list positions; effective rate is the focal comparison when home values differ.
| # | County | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson County | $4,447 | 1.14% | $391,200 |
| 2 | Douglas County | $3,776 | 1.22% | $309,400 |
| 3 | Miami County | $3,643 | 1.27% | $287,700 |
| 4 | Riley County | $3,466 | 1.46% | $237,100 |
| 5 | Leavenworth County | $3,424 | 1.21% | $282,900 |
| 6 | Butler County | $3,177 | 1.46% | $217,600 |
| 7 | Gray County | $3,071 | 1.49% | $206,000 |
| 8 | McPherson County | $2,901 | 1.37% | $211,200 |
| 9 | Finney County | $2,900 | 1.44% | $201,400 |
| 10 | Franklin County | $2,810 | 1.41% | $198,700 |
| 11 | Pottawatomie County | $2,792 | 1.14% | $245,900 |
| 12 | Ottawa County | $2,760 | 1.66% | $166,000 |
| 13 | Jefferson County | $2,733 | 1.26% | $216,900 |
| 14 | Harvey County | $2,715 | 1.51% | $180,300 |
| 15 | Shawnee County | $2,705 | 1.50% | $180,900 |
| 16 | Ellis County | $2,682 | 1.24% | $216,300 |
| 17 | Scott County | $2,640 | 1.65% | $160,000 |
| 18 | Wyandotte County | $2,509 | 1.46% | $172,300 |
| 19 | Geary County | $2,496 | 1.45% | $172,700 |
| 20 | Sheridan County | $2,490 | 1.49% | $167,200 |
| 21 | Sedgwick County | $2,461 | 1.21% | $203,300 |
| 22 | Thomas County | $2,440 | 1.41% | $172,700 |
| 23 | Stevens County | $2,433 | 1.88% | $129,300 |
| 24 | Haskell County | $2,396 | 1.45% | $165,100 |
| 25 | Jackson County | $2,363 | 1.14% | $207,300 |
| 26 | Anderson County | $2,353 | 1.37% | $171,400 |
| 27 | Saline County | $2,345 | 1.31% | $179,600 |
| 28 | Osage County | $2,343 | 1.49% | $156,800 |
| 29 | Lyon County | $2,341 | 1.55% | $150,600 |
| 30 | Ford County | $2,300 | 1.52% | $151,100 |
| 31 | Seward County | $2,284 | 1.67% | $136,500 |
| 32 | Wabaunsee County | $2,276 | 1.28% | $177,300 |
| 33 | Russell County | $2,218 | 1.86% | $119,000 |
| 34 | Mitchell County | $2,217 | 1.66% | $133,800 |
| 35 | Greeley County | $2,178 | 1.89% | $115,200 |
| 36 | Sherman County | $2,171 | 1.59% | $136,700 |
| 37 | Reno County | $2,158 | 1.63% | $132,500 |
| 38 | Dickinson County | $2,154 | 1.47% | $146,800 |
| 39 | Sumner County | $2,130 | 1.58% | $135,100 |
| 40 | Barton County | $2,126 | 1.68% | $126,400 |
| 41 | Kearny County | $2,108 | 1.05% | $200,900 |
| 42 | Nemaha County | $2,080 | 0.96% | $217,200 |
| 43 | Clay County | $2,055 | 1.32% | $155,900 |
| 44 | Linn County | $2,007 | 1.16% | $173,600 |
| 45 | Marion County | $2,006 | 1.62% | $124,200 |
| 46 | Meade County | $2,005 | 1.35% | $148,900 |
| 47 | Cowley County | $1,999 | 1.65% | $120,900 |
| 48 | Morton County | $1,995 | 2.08% | $96,100 |
| 49 | Pratt County | $1,993 | 1.74% | $114,600 |
| 50 | Kingman County | $1,935 | 1.74% | $111,100 |
| 51 | Logan County | $1,932 | 1.64% | $117,900 |
| 52 | Atchison County | $1,925 | 1.32% | $145,700 |
| 53 | Morris County | $1,898 | 1.46% | $129,600 |
| 54 | Pawnee County | $1,887 | 2.03% | $93,000 |
| 55 | Allen County | $1,796 | 1.67% | $107,600 |
| 56 | Bourbon County | $1,789 | 1.57% | $113,800 |
| 57 | Montgomery County | $1,754 | 1.72% | $101,700 |
| 58 | Trego County | $1,753 | 1.45% | $120,900 |
| 59 | Ness County | $1,751 | 1.95% | $89,700 |
| 60 | Phillips County | $1,738 | 1.80% | $96,500 |
| 61 | Gove County | $1,730 | 1.46% | $118,400 |
| 62 | Hamilton County | $1,729 | 1.49% | $115,800 |
| 63 | Wichita County | $1,728 | 1.74% | $99,300 |
| 64 | Norton County | $1,724 | 1.70% | $101,500 |
| 65 | Smith County | $1,722 | 1.83% | $94,100 |
| 66 | Kiowa County | $1,720 | 1.11% | $155,300 |
| 67 | Rooks County | $1,718 | 1.93% | $89,000 |
| 68 | Coffey County | $1,717 | 1.09% | $157,400 |
| 69 | Cloud County | $1,704 | 1.70% | $100,000 |
| 70 | Clark County | $1,699 | 1.94% | $87,600 |
| 71 | Ellsworth County | $1,693 | 1.47% | $114,900 |
| 72 | Hodgeman County | $1,683 | 1.66% | $101,600 |
| 73 | Lane County | $1,680 | 1.32% | $127,100 |
| 74 | Grant County | $1,670 | 1.51% | $110,300 |
| 75 | Stanton County | $1,667 | 2.46% | $67,800 |
| 76 | Barber County | $1,648 | 1.70% | $97,000 |
| 77 | Graham County | $1,641 | 1.83% | $89,900 |
| 78 | Neosho County | $1,637 | 1.47% | $111,300 |
| 79 | Cheyenne County | $1,636 | 1.30% | $125,900 |
| 80 | Rawlins County | $1,620 | 1.56% | $103,800 |
25 additional Kansas counties rank below this top-80 list in the same bill order. Open any county from the county directory or the Kansas calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which county in Kansas has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Chautauqua County has the lowest median property tax in Kansas at $991 per year with an effective rate of 1.51%. The highest is Johnson County at $4,447.
How does Kansas compare to the national average? ▼
Kansas property taxes are 40% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $2,798 per year compared to $1,993 nationally.
What is the average property tax in Kansas? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Kansas is $2,798 per year, based on ACS 2024 data. The average effective tax rate is 1.29%.
Where does Kansas sit in U.S. property-tax collections? ▼
In Census FY2024, Kansas's state and local governments collected $6.0B in property tax - 0.8% of the U.S. total (#27 of 51). Spread across 788,409 owner-occupied homes, that haul is about $7,585 per home - 2.7× the ACS median homeowner bill of $2,798. The gap is expected: LF0009 covers all taxable property (including commercial and other non-household parcels), while the ACS median is a household figure.
Do homeowners with a mortgage pay more property tax in Kansas? ▼
ACS 2024 medians show mortgaged owners pay $3,056/yr versus $2,432 for owners without a mortgage, a $624 gap. Our mortgage-gap research page ranks this spread against all states.
What share of Kansas owners report paying no property tax? ▼
3.4% of owner-occupied homes in Kansas report zero property tax on the ACS survey (2.1% among mortgaged owners). That is a reporting signal, exemptions, caps, or non-levying jurisdictions, not an exemption headcount.
What is the median home value in Kansas? ▼
The median home value across Kansas is $217,200, compared to $227,791 nationally. Home values directly impact property tax bills since taxes are assessed as a percentage of property value.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.
Can I appeal my property taxes in Kansas? ▼
Yes. Every Kansas homeowner has the right to appeal their property tax assessment. The process typically starts at your county assessor's office within 30-90 days of receiving your assessment notice. You can challenge the assessed value by providing comparable sales data, evidence of property condition, or errors in the assessment. See our guide on how to appeal property taxes for detailed steps.
What to do with Kansas's numbers
Turn the ACS 2024 statewide medians into a county check, an estimate, or an appeal path.
- Kansas's ACS 2024 median bill is $2,798/yr at 1.29% (40% above the U.S. median). Open any county below to see how far local bills sit from that statewide figure. County list
- Inside Kansas, Chautauqua County posts the lowest median bill at $991/yr; Johnson County is highest at $4,447/yr. Open Chautauqua County
- Estimate a parcel bill at Kansas's published effective rate, or read the state's assessment and appeal path before treating the statewide median as your budget. State estimator
Statewide medians average across 105 counties; your parcel's assessed value, exemptions, and local levies set the real bill. U.S. Census Bureau ACS · 2024.
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PlainPropertyTax is rendered directly from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on the Census ACS state-level record for Kansas. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026-08-09.