Meade County Property Taxes

Meade County, Kansas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

4.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$155/mo escrow

#47 of 105 counties in Kansas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.52%

vs. Kansas Avg4.4% below
vs. National Avg30.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$122,000

State avg $131,109

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,200

$183/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,717

$143/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#47

of 105 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Meade County, Kansas

Meade taxes slightly above national median

Meade County's effective tax rate of 1.523% exceeds the national median of 1.29%, placing it in the upper-middle range. The median property tax of $1,858 is about 31% lower than the national median of $2,690, reflecting Kansas's lower home values.

Right at Kansas state average

Meade's 1.523% effective rate sits just below the Kansas state average of 1.549%, making it very typical statewide. The median tax of $1,858 is lower than the state median of $1,943 due to somewhat lower home values.

Mid-range taxes among nearby counties

Meade's 1.523% rate places it between the tax-friendly Marshall (1.280%) and the higher-taxed Marion (1.726%) and Mitchell (1.901%). Its median tax of $1,858 reflects balanced property values and rates across the region.

What Meade homeowners actually pay

The median Meade home valued at $122,000 results in roughly $1,858 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, that climbs to $2,200; without one, it drops to $1,717.

You may be overassessed

Meade County homeowners should review their assessments against recent sales in their neighborhoods. Even small overvaluations can compound into significant overpayments across years of property ownership.

How Meade County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Meade County$1,858
Kansas State Average$1,943
National Average$1,924

Meade County

1.52%

Effective rate

Kansas Avg

1.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Meade County, Kansas?
The effective property tax rate in Meade County, Kansas is 1.52%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Meade County?
The median annual property tax payment in Meade County is $1,858. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,200, while those without a mortgage pay $1,717.
How does Meade County compare to the Kansas average?
Meade County's effective tax rate of 1.52% is higher than the Kansas state average of 1.48%. The median annual property tax in Meade County is $1,858, compared to the state average of $1,943.
What is the median home value in Meade County, Kansas?
The median home value in Meade County, Kansas is $122,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Meade County property tax rate higher than the Kansas average?
Meade County's effective property tax rate of 1.52% is higher than the Kansas average of 1.48%. This difference of 0.04% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Meade County rank for property taxes in Kansas?
Meade County ranks #47 out of 105 counties in Kansas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.52% and median annual tax of $1,858, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.