Miami County Property Taxes

Miami County, Kansas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

75.3% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$284/mo escrow

#14 of 105 counties in Kansas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.23%

vs. Kansas Avg75.3% above
vs. National Avg26.6% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$277,700

State avg $131,109

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$3,498

$292/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$3,248

$271/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#14

of 105 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Miami County, Kansas

Miami taxes below national rate

Miami County's effective tax rate of 1.226% falls well below the national median of 1.29%, making it a tax bargain nationally. The median property tax of $3,406 exceeds the national median of $2,690 because Miami homes are valued much higher—reflecting proximity to the Kansas City metro.

Lowest rate among all Kansas counties

Miami's 1.226% effective rate is one of the lowest in Kansas, significantly below the state average of 1.549%. Despite a low rate, the median tax of $3,406 substantially exceeds the state median of $1,943 due to Miami's higher home values near the metro area.

Lowest rate, highest home values

Miami's 1.226% rate beats nearby Marshall (1.280%), Morris (1.547%), and all other regional neighbors, but its median home value of $277,700 is far higher. The result: Miami has the lowest rate but one of the highest actual tax bills in the region.

What Miami homeowners actually pay

The median Miami home valued at $277,700 generates approximately $3,406 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, expect $3,498; without one, closer to $3,248.

You may be overassessed

Miami County's higher-value homes can sometimes be assessed above market rates, especially in fast-changing neighborhoods near Kansas City. Homeowners should compare their assessments to recent comparable sales and file appeals if valuations appear inflated.

How Miami County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Miami County$3,406
Kansas State Average$1,943
National Average$1,924

Miami County

1.23%

Effective rate

Kansas Avg

1.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Miami County, Kansas?
The effective property tax rate in Miami County, Kansas is 1.23%. 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 Miami County?
The median annual property tax payment in Miami County is $3,406. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,498, while those without a mortgage pay $3,248.
How does Miami County compare to the Kansas average?
Miami County's effective tax rate of 1.23% is lower than the Kansas state average of 1.48%. The median annual property tax in Miami County is $3,406, compared to the state average of $1,943.
What is the median home value in Miami County, Kansas?
The median home value in Miami County, Kansas is $277,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Miami County a low property tax area in Kansas?
Yes — Miami County's effective property tax rate of 1.23% is below the Kansas average of 1.48%. The median annual property tax of $3,406 is also comparable to the state average of $1,943, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Miami County rank for property taxes in Kansas?
Miami County ranks #14 out of 105 counties in Kansas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.23% and median annual tax of $3,406, it falls in the lower 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.