Clay County Property Taxes
Clay County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
6.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$172/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.38%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$149,600
State avg ▲ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,105
$175/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,007
$167/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#26
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Clay County, Kansas
Clay County taxes near national average
At 1.378%, Clay County's effective tax rate falls slightly below the national median of 1.6%, positioning it as a moderate-tax county nationally. Homeowners pay $2,061 annually, 23% below the national median of $2,690, thanks to median home values of $149,600—the region's highest.
Below-average rate for Kansas
Clay County's 1.378% effective rate sits comfortably below Kansas's statewide average of 1.549%, placing it in the lower-tax tier statewide. The median tax of $2,061, however, exceeds the state median of $1,943 because Clay County's homes are significantly more valuable than the state average.
Moderate rate with highest home values
Clay County's 1.378% rate matches or beats similar neighbors like Cloud County (1.788%) and Osborne County, while its median home value of $149,600 substantially exceeds the region. This combination of a favorable rate and higher-value homes drives a median tax bill above state average.
Pay roughly $2,061 per year
A Clay County homeowner with the median home value of $149,600 pays approximately $2,061 in annual property taxes. When mortgage credits apply, the bill rises to $2,105; without deductions, it drops to $2,007.
Appeal your assessment strategically
Even with favorable rates, Clay County homeowners should verify their assessments are current and accurate. If recent home sales in your area suggest lower values, file a formal appeal—many countywide assessments haven't been fully updated since the 2008 recession.
How Clay County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Clay County
1.38%
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.