Cherokee County Property Taxes
Cherokee County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
37.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$102/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.23%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$99,400
State avg ▼ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,342
$112/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,108
$92/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#13
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Cherokee County, Kansas
Cherokee County offers lowest tax burden
Cherokee County's 1.226% effective tax rate ranks among the lowest in the nation, nearly 25% below the national median of 1.6%. Homeowners pay just $1,219 annually—a remarkable 55% less than the national median of $2,690—because homes here average $99,400, roughly a third of the national average.
Second-lowest rate statewide
At 1.226%, Cherokee County ranks among Kansas's most tax-friendly counties, well below the state average of 1.549%. The median tax bill of $1,219 ranks in the lower half of state counties, making Cherokee County a relative bargain in the Kansas tax landscape.
Clear tax advantage over neighbors
Cherokee County's 1.226% rate beats every neighboring county in southeast Kansas, including Chautauqua (1.599%), Chase (1.595%), and Cheyenne (1.402%) counties. Homeowners here enjoy the region's lowest effective tax rate and among the lowest median bills.
Pay under $1,250 typically
A Cherokee County homeowner with the median home value of $99,400 pays roughly $1,219 in annual property taxes. When mortgage-related credits apply, the bill climbs to $1,342; without deductions, it drops to $1,108.
Even low rates can be challenged
Cherokee County's competitive rates don't mean assessments are always accurate. Review your latest assessment notice and compare it to recent comparable sales in your area—if your property is overassessed, appeal before the deadline.
How Cherokee County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Cherokee County
1.23%
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.