Ellis County Property Taxes
Ellis County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
32.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$215/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.22%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$211,100
State avg ▲ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,620
$218/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,500
$208/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#11
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Ellis County, Kansas
Ellis County's tax rate is lowest in Kansas
Ellis County's 1.223% effective tax rate ranks in the bottom 30% nationally, well below the national median of 2.690%—a substantial advantage for property owners. At just $2,582 in median annual property tax, the county charges less than the national median of $2,690 despite having higher home values.
Ellis County ranks lowest among Kansas counties
Ellis County's 1.223% effective rate is the lowest in the entire state, undercutting Kansas's state average of 1.549% by 0.326 percentage points. This makes Ellis County the most tax-friendly county in Kansas by this measure.
Clear tax advantage over region
Ellis County's 1.223% rate beats every neighboring comparison county, including Gove (1.329%), Ellsworth (1.518%), and Elk (1.988%). Regional homeowners seeking the lowest tax burden should look closely at Ellis County's significantly favorable positioning.
Higher-value homes, minimal tax liability
On Ellis County's median home value of $211,100, homeowners pay just $2,582 annually in property tax—a remarkably low figure for a home of that value. With the mortgage interest deduction, that liability rises only slightly to $2,620.
Even low-tax counties see assessment errors
Ellis County residents should not assume accurate assessments simply because rates are low—roughly 20% of all properties statewide are overassessed regardless of local tax climate. An independent home valuation can reveal whether you're among those eligible for an appeal.
How Ellis County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ellis County
1.22%
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.