Jefferson County Property Taxes
Jefferson County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
31.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$214/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.28%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$200,800
State avg ▲ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,550
$213/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,578
$215/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#19
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Jefferson County, Kansas
Jefferson taxes just below national average
Jefferson County's effective tax rate of 1.276% sits comfortably below the national median of 1.83%, putting it in the bottom third of all U.S. counties for tax burden. The median property tax of $2,562 on a home valued at $200,800 represents excellent value compared to the national medians of $2,690 and $281,900.
Jefferson beats Kansas average, ranks middle-tier
At 1.276%, Jefferson's rate runs 18% below the Kansas state average of 1.549%, positioning it solidly in the lower half of the state's 105 counties. The county balances moderate tax burden with reasonable home values, creating an attractive overall tax environment.
Jefferson sits between high and low regional rates
Jefferson's 1.276% falls comfortably below Jewell County's steep 1.968% but exceeds Jackson County's remarkable 1.190%. Among its immediate area peers, Jefferson offers a middle ground—lower than most regional counties but slightly higher than the state's best performers.
Jefferson homeowners pay mid-range tax bills
A median-value home in Jefferson County valued at $200,800 generates an estimated annual property tax of $2,562. Mortgage-holding homeowners typically pay $2,550 annually.
Review your assessment for potential savings
Jefferson's reasonable rates don't guarantee accurate assessments—many homeowners statewide pay taxes on inflated valuations. Submit a reassessment request if comparable homes in your neighborhood recently sold for less than your assessed value; the process is free and often effective.
How Jefferson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Jefferson County
1.28%
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.