Decatur County Property Taxes
Decatur County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
27.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$117/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.79%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$78,500
State avg ▼ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,457
$121/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,395
$116/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#92
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Decatur County, Kansas
Decatur's tax rate exceeds nation average
Decatur County's effective tax rate of 1.794% surpasses the national median of 1.09%, placing it solidly above the 50th percentile. The median property tax of $1,408 falls well below the national median of $2,690, reflecting Decatur's median home value of $78,500—roughly 28% of the national average.
Decatur ranks third-highest in state
At 1.794%, Decatur County's effective tax rate is the third-highest among the eight profiled counties and well above Kansas's state average of 1.549%. Only Comanche (2.285%) and Cowley (1.683%) tax at higher rates among this regional sample.
Decatur noticeably higher than most peers
Decatur's 1.794% rate substantially exceeds Crawford (1.123%), Doniphan (1.160%), Edwards (1.593%), and Dickinson (1.430%) counties. Within the broader region, Decatur ranks consistently above the midpoint for tax burden.
Median home pays $1,408 annually
On a median home value of $78,500, Decatur County residents pay roughly $1,408 in annual property taxes. Mortgaged properties pay $1,457, while those without mortgages pay $1,395.
Challenge overvalued assessments today
Many Decatur County homeowners don't realize they can formally dispute their property assessments. If your assessed value seems high compared to recent home sales in your area, filing an appeal with the county assessor could reduce your annual tax obligation.
How Decatur County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Decatur County
1.79%
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.