Cherokee County Property Taxes

Cherokee County, Kansas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

37.3% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$102/mo escrow

#13 of 105 counties in Kansas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.23%

vs. Kansas Avg37.3% below
vs. National Avg54.7% below

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)

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$1,219
Kansas State Average$1,943
National Average$1,924

Cherokee County

1.23%

Effective rate

Kansas Avg

1.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Cherokee County, Kansas?
The effective property tax rate in Cherokee County, Kansas is 1.23%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Cherokee County?
The median annual property tax payment in Cherokee County is $1,219. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,342, while those without a mortgage pay $1,108.
How does Cherokee County compare to the Kansas average?
Cherokee County's effective tax rate of 1.23% is lower than the Kansas state average of 1.48%. The median annual property tax in Cherokee County is $1,219, compared to the state average of $1,943.
What is the median home value in Cherokee County, Kansas?
The median home value in Cherokee County, Kansas is $99,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Cherokee County a low property tax area in Kansas?
Yes — Cherokee County's effective property tax rate of 1.23% is below the Kansas average of 1.48%. The median annual property tax of $1,219 is also lower the state average of $1,943, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Cherokee County rank for property taxes in Kansas?
Cherokee County ranks #13 out of 105 counties in Kansas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.23% and median annual tax of $1,219, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.