Mitchell County Property Taxes
Mitchell County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
7.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$174/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.90%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$109,600
State avg ▼ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,874
$156/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,335
$195/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#97
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Mitchell County, Kansas
Mitchell taxes notably above national median
Mitchell County's effective tax rate of 1.901% significantly exceeds the national median of 1.29%, placing it in the upper tier nationally. The median property tax of $2,084 is about 23% below the national median of $2,690 due to lower home values.
Among Kansas's highest-taxed counties
Mitchell's 1.901% effective rate ranks among the highest in Kansas, substantially above the state average of 1.549%. The median tax bill of $2,084 exceeds the state median of $1,943, adding pressure on residents despite lower home values.
Highest rates in the regional peer group
Mitchell's 1.901% rate significantly outpaces all nearby counties, including Marion (1.726%), Meade (1.523%), and Marshall (1.280%). Mitchell residents face the steepest tax burden among their regional neighbors.
What Mitchell homeowners actually pay
The median Mitchell home valued at $109,600 results in roughly $2,084 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $1,874; without one, it can reach $2,335 depending on homestead exemptions.
You may be overassessed
With the state's highest effective rates, Mitchell County residents should carefully review property assessments for accuracy. Errors become more costly in high-tax counties—consider appealing if your assessment exceeds recent comparable sales.
How Mitchell County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Mitchell County
1.90%
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.