Geary County Property Taxes
Geary County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
30.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$211/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.54%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$165,000
State avg ▲ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,817
$235/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,257
$188/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#51
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Geary County, Kansas
Geary County tax rate just below U.S. average
Geary County's 1.538% effective tax rate falls below the national median of 2.690%, placing the county in the bottom 45% of U.S. counties by tax burden. The $2,537 median property tax is slightly below the national median of $2,690, providing relative relief on above-average home values.
Nearly matches Kansas state average
Geary County's 1.538% effective rate nearly mirrors Kansas's state average of 1.549%, making it a representative Kansas county by tax burden. The $2,537 median tax modestly exceeds the state median of $1,943, reflecting Geary County's above-average home values.
Solid mid-range rates compared to region
Geary County's 1.538% rate positions it between Ellis County's 1.223% and Ford County's 1.650%, making it competitive regionally. Ellsworth County (1.518%) offers nearly identical rates for comparison.
Geary County homeowners pay $2,537 yearly
On Geary County's median home value of $165,000, property owners owe approximately $2,537 annually in property tax, or $2,817 with mortgage interest deductions included. This represents fair taxation for a county with moderately above-average property values.
Challenge assessments if property values fell
Roughly 20% of Kansas properties are overassessed, and Geary County homeowners should verify their assessment against recent market sales in their neighborhood. Filing an appeal is free and could result in significant annual tax savings if your home is overvalued.
How Geary County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Geary County
1.54%
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.