Hamilton County Property Taxes
Hamilton County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
3.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$157/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.57%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$119,700
State avg ▼ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,581
$215/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,411
$118/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#57
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Hamilton County, Kansas
Hamilton County taxes slightly exceed state average
Hamilton County's effective rate of 1.571% sits above the national median of roughly 0.96% and marginally above Kansas's state average of 1.549%. The median tax bill of $1,881 falls below both the national median of $2,690 and the state median of $1,943, reflecting moderate property values of $119,700.
Hamilton ranks near middle of Kansas counties
At 1.571%, Hamilton County's effective rate edges just above the state average of 1.549%, placing it in the mid-range among Kansas's 105 counties. The median tax of $1,881 sits close to but slightly below the state median of $1,943.
Hamilton County rates are moderate for the region
Hamilton's 1.571% rate falls between Greenwood County (1.647%) and Grant County (1.307%), making it mid-range for western Kansas. The median tax of $1,881 is slightly below the state median, offering reasonable affordability.
Hamilton County homeowner pays $1,881 annually
On the county median home value of $119,700, the 1.571% effective rate translates to an estimated annual property tax of $1,881. With a mortgage, that bill could reach approximately $2,581 after all local levies apply.
Hamilton County residents should check assessments carefully
Property assessment errors can inflate your tax burden anywhere in Kansas, including Hamilton County. If your home seems overvalued relative to nearby sales, file an appeal with the county assessor to potentially reduce your taxes.
How Hamilton County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hamilton County
1.57%
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.