Edwards County Property Taxes

Edwards County, Kansas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

42.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$94/mo escrow

#59 of 105 counties in Kansas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.59%

vs. Kansas Avg42.2% below
vs. National Avg58.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$70,500

State avg $131,109

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,571

$131/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$992

$83/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#59

of 105 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Edwards County, Kansas

Edwards's tax rate exceeds national median

Edwards County's effective tax rate of 1.593% surpasses the national median of 1.09%, placing it in the upper half of U.S. counties by tax burden. The median property tax of $1,123 falls well below the national median of $2,690, reflecting Edwards's median home value of $70,500—only 25% of the national average.

Edwards slightly above state average

At 1.593%, Edwards County's effective tax rate sits just above Kansas's state average of 1.549%, making it a moderate tax county statewide. Among the eight profiled counties, Edwards ranks in the upper-middle tier.

Edwards moderately taxed regionally

Edwards's 1.593% rate falls below Comanche (2.285%), Cowley (1.683%), Decatur (1.794%), and Dickinson (1.430%), while exceeding Crawford (1.123%), Doniphan (1.160%), and Douglas (1.246%). This positions Edwards slightly above the regional midpoint for tax burden.

Median home pays $1,123 annually

On a median home value of $70,500, Edwards County residents pay roughly $1,123 in annual property taxes. Mortgaged properties pay $1,571, while those without mortgages pay $992.

Verify assessments for overvaluation

Edwards County homeowners should confirm their assessments reflect current market values in their neighborhoods. If your property's assessed value exceeds what similar homes recently sold for, contacting the assessor about a reassessment review could reduce your tax obligation.

How Edwards County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Edwards County$1,123
Kansas State Average$1,943
National Average$1,924

Edwards County

1.59%

Effective rate

Kansas Avg

1.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Edwards County, Kansas?
The effective property tax rate in Edwards County, Kansas is 1.59%. 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 Edwards County?
The median annual property tax payment in Edwards County is $1,123. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,571, while those without a mortgage pay $992.
How does Edwards County compare to the Kansas average?
Edwards County's effective tax rate of 1.59% is higher than the Kansas state average of 1.48%. The median annual property tax in Edwards County is $1,123, compared to the state average of $1,943.
What is the median home value in Edwards County, Kansas?
The median home value in Edwards County, Kansas is $70,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Edwards County property tax rate higher than the Kansas average?
Edwards County's effective property tax rate of 1.59% is higher than the Kansas average of 1.48%. This difference of 0.11% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Edwards County rank for property taxes in Kansas?
Edwards County ranks #59 out of 105 counties in Kansas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.59% and median annual tax of $1,123, it falls in the middle 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.