Kansas Property Tax Data
ACS 2024 property tax data for 105 counties in KS.
The average median property tax in Kansas is $2,036/year, which is 2% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 1.54% on a median home value of $138,825. Taxes range from $991 in Chautauqua County to $4,447 in Johnson County.
What This Data Tells Us About Kansas
Across 105 counties in Kansas, the average median property tax is $2,036 per year, 2% above the national median of $1,993. The statewide effective rate of 1.54% on a median home value of $138,825 reflects how Kansas's assessment rules and local millage combine at the household level.
Within Kansas, median annual tax ranges from $991 in Chautauqua County (effective rate 1.51%) to $4,447 in Johnson County (effective rate 1.14%). Median home values in Kansas ($138,825) compared with $227,791 nationally help explain why the same effective rate produces different dollar bills in different states. Within-state variation often tracks local school levies, county bonds, and municipal overlays rather than a single statewide rate.
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 based on assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Always confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making decisions that rely on these numbers.
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Based on the average effective tax rate of 1.54% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Kansas has above-average property tax rates, contributing to higher housing costs.
All Counties in Kansas (105)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Allen County | $1,796 | 1.67% |
| Anderson County | $2,353 | 1.37% |
| Atchison County | $1,925 | 1.32% |
| Barber County | $1,648 | 1.70% |
| Barton County | $2,126 | 1.68% |
| Bourbon County | $1,789 | 1.57% |
| Brown County | $1,461 | 1.24% |
| Butler County | $3,177 | 1.46% |
| Chase County | $1,500 | 1.37% |
| Chautauqua County | $991 | 1.51% |
| Cherokee County | $1,219 | 1.22% |
| Cheyenne County | $1,636 | 1.30% |
| Clark County | $1,699 | 1.94% |
| Clay County | $2,055 | 1.32% |
| Cloud County | $1,704 | 1.70% |
| Coffey County | $1,717 | 1.09% |
| Comanche County | $1,500 | 2.16% |
| Cowley County | $1,999 | 1.65% |
| Crawford County | $1,406 | 1.06% |
| Decatur County | $1,604 | 1.79% |
| Dickinson County | $2,154 | 1.47% |
| Doniphan County | $1,445 | 1.07% |
| Douglas County | $3,776 | 1.22% |
| Edwards County | $1,120 | 1.58% |
| Elk County | $1,388 | 2.03% |
| Ellis County | $2,682 | 1.24% |
| Ellsworth County | $1,693 | 1.47% |
| Finney County | $2,900 | 1.44% |
| Ford County | $2,300 | 1.52% |
| Franklin County | $2,810 | 1.41% |
| Geary County | $2,496 | 1.45% |
| Gove County | $1,730 | 1.46% |
| Graham County | $1,641 | 1.83% |
| Grant County | $1,670 | 1.51% |
| Gray County | $3,071 | 1.49% |
| Greeley County | $2,178 | 1.89% |
| Greenwood County | $1,348 | 1.52% |
| Hamilton County | $1,729 | 1.49% |
| Harper County | $1,495 | 1.78% |
| Harvey County | $2,715 | 1.51% |
| Haskell County | $2,396 | 1.45% |
| Hodgeman County | $1,683 | 1.66% |
| Jackson County | $2,363 | 1.14% |
| Jefferson County | $2,733 | 1.26% |
| Jewell County | $1,247 | 1.93% |
| Johnson County | $4,447 | 1.14% |
| Kearny County | $2,108 | 1.05% |
| Kingman County | $1,935 | 1.74% |
| Kiowa County | $1,720 | 1.11% |
| Labette County | $1,559 | 1.65% |
| Lane County | $1,680 | 1.32% |
| Leavenworth County | $3,424 | 1.21% |
| Lincoln County | $1,419 | 1.46% |
| Linn County | $2,007 | 1.16% |
| Logan County | $1,932 | 1.64% |
| Lyon County | $2,341 | 1.55% |
| Marion County | $2,006 | 1.62% |
| Marshall County | $1,574 | 1.23% |
| McPherson County | $2,901 | 1.37% |
| Meade County | $2,005 | 1.35% |
| Miami County | $3,643 | 1.27% |
| Mitchell County | $2,217 | 1.66% |
| Montgomery County | $1,754 | 1.72% |
| Morris County | $1,898 | 1.46% |
| Morton County | $1,995 | 2.08% |
| Nemaha County | $2,080 | 0.96% |
| Neosho County | $1,637 | 1.47% |
| Ness County | $1,751 | 1.95% |
| Norton County | $1,724 | 1.70% |
| Osage County | $2,343 | 1.49% |
| Osborne County | $1,465 | 1.70% |
| Ottawa County | $2,760 | 1.66% |
| Pawnee County | $1,887 | 2.03% |
| Phillips County | $1,738 | 1.80% |
| Pottawatomie County | $2,792 | 1.14% |
| Pratt County | $1,993 | 1.74% |
| Rawlins County | $1,620 | 1.56% |
| Reno County | $2,158 | 1.63% |
| Republic County | $1,350 | 1.79% |
| Rice County | $1,593 | 1.52% |
| Riley County | $3,466 | 1.46% |
| Rooks County | $1,718 | 1.93% |
| Rush County | $1,562 | 1.87% |
| Russell County | $2,218 | 1.86% |
| Saline County | $2,345 | 1.31% |
| Scott County | $2,640 | 1.65% |
| Sedgwick County | $2,461 | 1.21% |
| Seward County | $2,284 | 1.67% |
| Shawnee County | $2,705 | 1.50% |
| Sheridan County | $2,490 | 1.49% |
| Sherman County | $2,171 | 1.59% |
| Smith County | $1,722 | 1.83% |
| Stafford County | $1,550 | 1.59% |
| Stanton County | $1,667 | 2.46% |
| Stevens County | $2,433 | 1.88% |
| Sumner County | $2,130 | 1.58% |
| Thomas County | $2,440 | 1.41% |
| Trego County | $1,753 | 1.45% |
| Wabaunsee County | $2,276 | 1.28% |
| Wallace County | $1,405 | 1.34% |
| Washington County | $1,607 | 1.37% |
| Wichita County | $1,728 | 1.74% |
| Wilson County | $1,387 | 1.48% |
| Woodson County | $1,569 | 1.93% |
| Wyandotte County | $2,509 | 1.46% |
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