Ellsworth County Property Taxes
Ellsworth County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
9.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$147/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.52%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$116,300
State avg ▼ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,978
$165/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,457
$121/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#46
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Ellsworth County, Kansas
Ellsworth County slightly below national norm
Ellsworth County's effective tax rate of 1.518% sits slightly below the national median of 2.690%, placing the county in the bottom 45% nationally. The median property tax of $1,766 is substantially lower than the national median of $2,690, primarily due to lower home values in the region.
Right at Kansas state average
Ellsworth County's 1.518% effective rate closely mirrors Kansas's state average of 1.549%, making it a middle-ground Kansas county by tax burden. The $1,766 median tax exceeds the state median of $1,943 slightly, reflecting the county's efficient tax structure.
Moderate taxes in competitive region
Ellsworth County's 1.518% rate sits between Ellis County's favorable 1.223% and Elk County's steeper 1.988%, positioning it as a middle option regionally. Ford County (1.650%) and Gove County (1.329%) provide nearby alternatives with different tax profiles.
Median home value nets $1,766 annual tax
On Ellsworth County's median home value of $116,300, property owners pay approximately $1,766 annually, or $1,978 with mortgage interest deductions included. For a county with below-average home values, this represents a reasonable tax burden aligned with state norms.
Appeal your assessment if value has dropped
Roughly 1 in 5 Kansas properties are overassessed, and Ellsworth County homeowners with declining home values or outdated assessments should consider filing an appeal. The county assessor's office can guide you through the process of challenging your valuation.
How Ellsworth County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ellsworth County
1.52%
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.