Jackson County Property Taxes
Jackson County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
18.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$192/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.19%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$193,600
State avg ▲ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,318
$193/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,288
$191/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#9
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Jackson County, Kansas
Jackson offers Kansas's lowest tax rate overall
Jackson County's effective tax rate of 1.190% ranks in the bottom 10% of all U.S. counties—a genuinely rare advantage for property owners. The median property tax of $2,304 sits 14% below the national median of $2,690, despite homes valued near the national average at $193,600.
Jackson ranks first in Kansas for low rates
At 1.190%, Jackson holds the lowest effective tax rate in Kansas, substantially undercutting the state average of 1.549%. This 23% advantage over the state norm makes Jackson one of the most tax-efficient counties in the region.
Jackson vastly outperforms regional peers
Jackson's 1.190% rate is dramatically lower than Jefferson County (1.276%), Jewell County (1.968%), and Haskell County (1.438%), establishing it as the region's clear winner for property tax affordability. A Jackson homeowner saves roughly $700 annually compared to a Jewell County resident with an equivalent home value.
Jackson homeowners enjoy lowest tax bills
A median-value home in Jackson County valued at $193,600 carries an estimated annual property tax of just $2,304. This modest bill for a fairly valuable property reflects Jackson's exceptional tax advantage.
Even low-tax Jackson residents can appeal
Don't assume your assessment is fair just because Jackson's rates are low—assessors in all counties make mistakes. If your home's assessed value seems out of line with comparable properties, request a review at no cost; it's an easy way to improve an already excellent tax situation.
How Jackson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jackson County
1.19%
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.