Chautauqua County Property Taxes
Chautauqua County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
47.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$84/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.60%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$63,300
State avg ▼ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,443
$120/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$843
$70/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#63
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Chautauqua County, Kansas
Chautauqua taxes are far below national median
At 1.599%, Chautauqua County's effective rate nearly matches the national median of 1.6%, but homeowners pay just $1,012 annually—a striking 62% less than the national median of $2,690. This gap exists because median home values here ($63,300) represent less than a quarter of the national average ($281,900).
Highest rate among similar Kansas counties
Chautauqua County's 1.599% effective rate slightly exceeds Kansas's statewide average of 1.549%, placing it in the upper tier of the state's 105 counties. The median tax of $1,012 runs 48% below Kansas's median of $1,943, reflecting the county's significantly lower property values.
Highest tax rate in the region
At 1.599%, Chautauqua County edges out Chase County (1.595%) and substantially exceeds Cheyenne County (1.402%) and Cherokee County (1.226%) in its region. Despite the highest rate, median tax bills remain competitive due to lower home values across southeast Kansas.
Budget around $1,000 per year
A Chautauqua County homeowner with a median-value home of $63,300 pays approximately $1,012 annually in property taxes. With mortgage benefits included, the effective bill rises to $1,443; without deductions, it falls to $843.
Review your assessment annually
Property values in rural Kansas have shifted significantly in recent years, and assessments often lag behind reality. File an appeal if you believe your home is overvalued—the county assessor's office can explain the process at no cost.
How Chautauqua County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Chautauqua County
1.60%
Effective rate
Kansas Avg
1.48%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.