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Ellsworth County

Ellsworth County, Kansas

Effective Tax Rate

1.52%

Median Annual Tax

$1,766

How Ellsworth County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Ellsworth County$1,766
Kansas State Average$1,943
National Average$1,924

Ellsworth County

1.52%

Effective rate

Kansas Avg

1.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,978

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,457

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,766

Monthly Escrow

$147

Effective Rate

1.52%

vs. Kansas State Average▼ 9.1% below
vs. National Average▼ 34.3% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Ellsworth County, Kansas?
The effective property tax rate in Ellsworth County, Kansas is 1.52%. 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 Ellsworth County?
The median annual property tax payment in Ellsworth County is $1,766. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,978, while those without a mortgage pay $1,457.
How does Ellsworth County compare to the Kansas average?
Ellsworth County's effective tax rate of 1.52% is higher than the Kansas state average of 1.48%. The median annual property tax in Ellsworth County is $1,766, compared to the state average of $1,943.
What is the median home value in Ellsworth County, Kansas?
The median home value in Ellsworth County, Kansas is $116,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Kansas?
Property taxes in Kansas are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Meade County(KS)

Rate1.52%
Median Tax$1,858

Anderson County(KS)

Rate1.53%
Median Tax$2,260

Scott County(KS)

Rate1.53%
Median Tax$2,606

Sheridan County(KS)

Rate1.53%
Median Tax$2,331
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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.

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