Comanche County Property Taxes
Comanche County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
29.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$114/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
2.29%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$59,900
State avg ▼ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,380
$115/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,360
$113/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#104
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Comanche County, Kansas
Comanche taxes well above national median
Comanche County's effective tax rate of 2.285% significantly exceeds the national median of 1.09%, placing it in roughly the top 15% of U.S. counties by tax burden. The median property tax of $1,369 is roughly half the national median of $2,690, largely because median home values here ($59,900) are far below the national median of $281,900.
Comanche ranks high for taxes within Kansas
At 2.285%, Comanche County's effective rate is the highest among the eight counties profiled and well above Kansas's state average of 1.549%. This makes Comanche a notable outlier—despite modest home values, residents here carry one of the heaviest tax rates in the state.
Comanche tops regional tax rates
Comanche's 2.285% effective rate significantly outpaces neighboring Decatur County (1.794%) and Edwards County (1.593%) in the region. Among all eight profiled counties, only Comanche approaches a 2% rate, making it a regional high point for tax burden.
Median home pays $1,369 annually
On a median-valued home of $59,900, Comanche County residents pay approximately $1,369 in annual property taxes. For mortgaged homes, that figure rises slightly to $1,380, while those without mortgages pay $1,360.
Review assessments to lower bills
Research shows many homeowners are assessed above fair market value and could reduce their tax bills through formal appeals. If your home's assessed value seems high relative to recent sales in your neighborhood, contacting your county assessor's office about a reassessment review may reveal savings opportunities.
How Comanche County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Comanche County
2.29%
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.