Elk County Property Taxes
Elk County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
37.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$101/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.99%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$60,900
State avg ▼ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,372
$114/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,125
$94/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#101
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Elk County, Kansas
Elk County taxes well below national average
Elk County's effective tax rate of 1.988% significantly undercuts the national median of 2.690%, placing the county in the bottom 40% nationally—meaning most U.S. counties charge more to property owners. The county's median property tax of $1,211 is less than half the national median of $2,690, a direct result of lower home values and tax rates combined.
Above-average Kansas tax burden
At 1.988%, Elk County's effective rate exceeds Kansas's state average of 1.549% by 0.439 percentage points, ranking it among the higher-taxing counties statewide. The county's median tax of $1,211 falls below the state median of $1,943, reflecting Elk County's lower home values rather than its tax structure.
Higher taxes than surrounding counties
Elk County's 1.988% rate tops nearby Ellis County (1.223%) and Gove County (1.329%), making it the priciest in the region. Compared to Ellsworth County (1.518%) and Ford County (1.650%), Elk County still carries a notably steeper tax burden on residents.
Typical Elk County homeowner pays $1,211 yearly
On the county's median home value of $60,900, property owners owe an estimated annual tax of $1,211 without mortgage interest deductions, or $1,372 with them. That's significantly lower than national medians in absolute dollars, but relatively high for Kansas when accounting for local property values.
Many homeowners eligible for tax relief
Research shows that up to 20% of property owners are overassessed relative to current market values, making them eligible for formal appeals that could lower their tax bills. Elk County residents with recent home appraisals or declining neighborhood values should consider filing an assessment challenge with the county assessor's office.
How Elk County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Elk County
1.99%
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.