Kansas Property Taxes

Property tax rates for all 105 counties.

U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023

Average Annual Tax

$2,036

Average Rate

1.47%

Average Home Value

$138,825

24% below national averageUse the state atlas

County tax atlas

Kansas property tax burden by county

Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.

Counties

105/105

Avg rate

1.47%

Avg bill

$2,036

Avg home

$138,825

Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.

At a Glance

Average Annual Tax

$2,036

National avg $2,690

Average Effective Rate

1.47%High

Based on median tax / median home value

Average Home Value

$138,825

National avg $281,900

Counties

105

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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.

State Overview

Property Taxes in Kansas

Kansas taxes above the national average

Kansas homeowners pay an effective property tax rate of 1.549%, putting the state well above the national median of 1.03%—making Kansas a higher-tax state by this standard. This places Kansas in the top third of states nationally, where residents bear a notably heavier property tax burden than most Americans.

Wide variation reveals two Kansases

Effective tax rates across Kansas counties range from 0.978% in Nemaha County to 2.470% in Stanton County—a 152% spread that shows dramatic regional differences. Meanwhile, median tax bills swing from just $1,012 in Chautauqua County to $4,221 in Johnson County, reflecting both rate differences and home values.

Typical Kansas homeowner pays under $2,000

The median property tax bill statewide sits at $1,943 annually on a median home value of $131,109—substantially lower than the national median home value of $281,900. For a typical Kansas homeowner, this translates to manageable property taxes, though well below what many Americans pay in absolute dollars due to lower home values across the state.

Johnson County breaks the mold

The Kansas City suburbs—anchored by Johnson County—stand apart, with median tax bills of $4,221, followed by Douglas County (Lawrence area) at $3,508 and Miami County at $3,406. These metro-adjacent counties reflect higher home values and pull Kansas's overall numbers up, while rural counties like Chautauqua pay just $1,012 annually.

Higher taxes, lower home prices

Kansas is a higher-tax state by rate, but affordable home values mean actual tax bills remain moderate statewide—most homeowners pay under $2,000 yearly. The real divide isn't between Kansas and America, but within Kansas itself: Johnson County residents pay 4 times what Chautauqua County residents pay, making your zip code the true tax determinant.

Highest Property Tax Rates

Stanton County

2.46%

$1,667/yr

Comanche County

2.16%

$1,500/yr

Morton County

2.08%

$1,995/yr

Pawnee County

2.03%

$1,887/yr

Elk County

2.03%

$1,388/yr

Lowest Property Tax Rates

Nemaha County

0.96%

$2,080/yr

Kearny County

1.05%

$2,108/yr

Crawford County

1.06%

$1,406/yr

Doniphan County

1.07%

$1,445/yr

Coffey County

1.09%

$1,717/yr

All Kansas Counties


Allen County	1.67%	$1,796	$107,600
Anderson County	1.37%	$2,353	$171,400
Atchison County	1.32%	$1,925	$145,700
Barber County	1.70%	$1,648	$97,000
Barton County	1.68%	$2,126	$126,400
Bourbon County	1.57%	$1,789	$113,800
Brown County	1.24%	$1,461	$118,100
Butler County	1.46%	$3,177	$217,600
Chase County	1.37%	$1,500	$109,700
Chautauqua County	1.51%	$991	$65,500
Cherokee County	1.22%	$1,219	$100,100
Cheyenne County	1.30%	$1,636	$125,900
Clark County	1.94%	$1,699	$87,600
Clay County	1.32%	$2,055	$155,900
Cloud County	1.70%	$1,704	$100,000
Coffey County	1.09%	$1,717	$157,400
Comanche County	2.16%	$1,500	$69,600
Cowley County	1.65%	$1,999	$120,900
Crawford County	1.06%	$1,406	$132,600
Decatur County	1.79%	$1,604	$89,500
Dickinson County	1.47%	$2,154	$146,800
Doniphan County	1.07%	$1,445	$135,200
Douglas County	1.22%	$3,776	$309,400
Edwards County	1.58%	$1,120	$70,900
Elk County	2.03%	$1,388	$68,500
Ellis County	1.24%	$2,682	$216,300
Ellsworth County	1.47%	$1,693	$114,900
Finney County	1.44%	$2,900	$201,400
Ford County	1.52%	$2,300	$151,100
Franklin County	1.41%	$2,810	$198,700
Geary County	1.45%	$2,496	$172,700
Gove County	1.46%	$1,730	$118,400
Graham County	1.83%	$1,641	$89,900
Grant County	1.51%	$1,670	$110,300
Gray County	1.49%	$3,071	$206,000
Greeley County	1.89%	$2,178	$115,200
Greenwood County	1.52%	$1,348	$88,700
Hamilton County	1.49%	$1,729	$115,800
Harper County	1.78%	$1,495	$83,800
Harvey County	1.51%	$2,715	$180,300
Haskell County	1.45%	$2,396	$165,100
Hodgeman County	1.66%	$1,683	$101,600
Jackson County	1.14%	$2,363	$207,300
Jefferson County	1.26%	$2,733	$216,900
Jewell County	1.93%	$1,247	$64,600
Johnson County	1.14%	$4,447	$391,200
Kearny County	1.05%	$2,108	$200,900
Kingman County	1.74%	$1,935	$111,100
Kiowa County	1.11%	$1,720	$155,300
Labette County	1.65%	$1,559	$94,600
Lane County	1.32%	$1,680	$127,100
Leavenworth County	1.21%	$3,424	$282,900
Lincoln County	1.46%	$1,419	$96,900
Linn County	1.16%	$2,007	$173,600
Logan County	1.64%	$1,932	$117,900
Lyon County	1.55%	$2,341	$150,600
Marion County	1.62%	$2,006	$124,200
Marshall County	1.23%	$1,574	$127,700
McPherson County	1.37%	$2,901	$211,200
Meade County	1.35%	$2,005	$148,900
Miami County	1.27%	$3,643	$287,700
Mitchell County	1.66%	$2,217	$133,800
Montgomery County	1.72%	$1,754	$101,700
Morris County	1.46%	$1,898	$129,600
Morton County	2.08%	$1,995	$96,100
Nemaha County	0.96%	$2,080	$217,200
Neosho County	1.47%	$1,637	$111,300
Ness County	1.95%	$1,751	$89,700
Norton County	1.70%	$1,724	$101,500
Osage County	1.49%	$2,343	$156,800
Osborne County	1.70%	$1,465	$86,400
Ottawa County	1.66%	$2,760	$166,000
Pawnee County	2.03%	$1,887	$93,000
Phillips County	1.80%	$1,738	$96,500
Pottawatomie County	1.14%	$2,792	$245,900
Pratt County	1.74%	$1,993	$114,600
Rawlins County	1.56%	$1,620	$103,800
Reno County	1.63%	$2,158	$132,500
Republic County	1.79%	$1,350	$75,600
Rice County	1.52%	$1,593	$104,600
Riley County	1.46%	$3,466	$237,100
Rooks County	1.93%	$1,718	$89,000
Rush County	1.87%	$1,562	$83,600
Russell County	1.86%	$2,218	$119,000
Saline County	1.31%	$2,345	$179,600
Scott County	1.65%	$2,640	$160,000
Sedgwick County	1.21%	$2,461	$203,300
Seward County	1.67%	$2,284	$136,500
Shawnee County	1.50%	$2,705	$180,900
Sheridan County	1.49%	$2,490	$167,200
Sherman County	1.59%	$2,171	$136,700
Smith County	1.83%	$1,722	$94,100
Stafford County	1.59%	$1,550	$97,600
Stanton County	2.46%	$1,667	$67,800
Stevens County	1.88%	$2,433	$129,300
Sumner County	1.58%	$2,130	$135,100
Thomas County	1.41%	$2,440	$172,700
Trego County	1.45%	$1,753	$120,900
Wabaunsee County	1.28%	$2,276	$177,300
Wallace County	1.34%	$1,405	$105,000
Washington County	1.37%	$1,607	$117,100
Wichita County	1.74%	$1,728	$99,300
Wilson County	1.48%	$1,387	$93,500
Woodson County	1.93%	$1,569	$81,200
Wyandotte County	1.46%	$2,509	$172,300

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Kansas Property Tax FAQs

Which counties in Kansas have the lowest property taxes?

Property tax rates vary significantly across Kansas counties. Browse the county table below to compare effective tax rates and find the lowest-tax counties in Kansas.

What is the average property tax rate in Kansas?

Kansas's average effective property tax rate is 1.47%, with a median annual tax bill of $2,036. Compare this to the national average of 0.88%.

How are property taxes calculated in Kansas?

Property taxes in Kansas are calculated by multiplying your property's assessed value by the local tax rate (millage rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may be a percentage of market value or full market value depending on state law.

Are there property tax exemptions in Kansas?

Most states offer homestead exemptions for primary residences, with additional exemptions for seniors, veterans, and disabled homeowners. Contact your Kansas county tax assessor's office for specific exemption programs and application requirements.

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