Gove County Property Taxes
Gove County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
18.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$132/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.33%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$119,000
State avg ▼ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,807
$151/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,381
$115/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#25
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Gove County, Kansas
Gove County among lowest-tax U.S. counties
Gove County's 1.329% effective tax rate ranks in the bottom 30% nationally, well below the national median of 2.690%—a major advantage for property owners. The $1,581 median property tax is only 59% of the national median of $2,690, reflecting both low rates and lower home values.
Below Kansas average with best-in-class rates
Gove County's 1.329% effective rate substantially undercuts the Kansas state average of 1.549% by 0.220 percentage points, ranking among the state's most tax-friendly counties. The $1,581 median tax falls well below the state median of $1,943, making it exceptionally affordable.
Second-lowest taxes in the region
Gove County's 1.329% rate trails only Ellis County's 1.223% in the region, outpacing Ellsworth (1.518%), Ford (1.650%), and Elk (1.988%) counties significantly. For homeowners prioritizing tax efficiency, Gove County ranks among the region's best choices.
Gove County residents pay just $1,581 yearly
On Gove County's median home value of $119,000, property owners pay approximately $1,581 annually in property tax, or $1,807 with mortgage interest deductions. This represents among the lowest absolute tax burdens in the region.
Even low-tax counties benefit from appeals
Gove County residents should not assume their assessments are accurate simply because tax rates are low—roughly 20% of all Kansas properties are overassessed. Request a reassessment if your home's market value has declined or if comparable homes in your area are valued lower.
How Gove County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Gove County
1.33%
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.