Cowley County Property Taxes
Cowley County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
3.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$157/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.68%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$111,600
State avg ▼ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,095
$175/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,520
$127/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#75
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Cowley County, Kansas
Cowley's tax rate exceeds national average
Cowley County's effective tax rate of 1.683% surpasses the national median of 1.09%, placing it solidly above the 50th percentile. The median property tax of $1,878 falls short of the national median of $2,690, reflecting Cowley's median home value of $111,600—less than 40% of the national average.
Cowley ranks second-highest in Kansas
At 1.683%, Cowley County's effective tax rate is the second-highest among the eight counties profiled and well above Kansas's state average of 1.549%. Only Comanche County (2.285%) taxes at a higher rate across this regional sample.
Cowley substantially higher than most peers
Cowley's 1.683% rate significantly outpaces Crawford County (1.123%), Doniphan County (1.160%), and Douglas County (1.246%) in the broader region. Among neighboring counties, Cowley stands second only to Comanche in tax burden.
Median home pays $1,878 yearly
On a median home value of $111,600, Cowley County homeowners pay roughly $1,878 in annual property taxes. Mortgaged properties pay $2,095, while those without mortgages pay $1,520.
Homeowners can challenge assessments
Many property owners don't realize they can appeal their assessed values if they believe them inaccurate. Filing a reassessment challenge with Cowley County's assessor could lower your tax bill if your home is overvalued relative to recent comparable sales.
How Cowley County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Cowley County
1.68%
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.