McPherson County Property Taxes
McPherson County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
43.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$232/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.40%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$198,400
State avg ▲ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,820
$235/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,712
$226/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#28
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in McPherson County, Kansas
McPherson taxes in line with nation
McPherson County's effective tax rate of 1.401% sits just above the national median of 1.29%, placing it squarely in the middle nationally. The median tax of $2,780 slightly exceeds the national median of $2,690, thanks to higher home values in the county.
Slightly below Kansas state average
McPherson's 1.401% effective rate falls just below the Kansas state average of 1.549%, making it a fairly typical county. The median tax bill of $2,780 significantly exceeds the state median of $1,943 because McPherson homes are valued much higher.
Homes pricier, taxes middle-ground
McPherson's median home value of $198,400 is substantially higher than neighboring Marion ($114,400) and Marshall ($119,500), explaining why its tax bill of $2,780 is elevated despite a moderate rate. The 1.401% rate itself sits below Marion and Mitchell counties.
What McPherson homeowners actually pay
The median McPherson home valued at $198,400 generates approximately $2,780 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, homeowners pay $2,820; without one, about $2,712.
You may be overassessed
Higher-value properties attract greater assessment scrutiny, and McPherson homeowners should verify their assessments against recent comparable sales. A successful appeal on a $200,000 home could save hundreds per year.
How McPherson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
McPherson County
1.40%
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.