Norton County Property Taxes

Norton County, Kansas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

18.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$132/mo escrow

#45 of 105 counties in Kansas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.49%

vs. Kansas Avg18.4% below
vs. National Avg41.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$106,300

State avg $131,109

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,418

$118/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,704

$142/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#45

of 105 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Norton County, Kansas

Norton's rate edges above average

Norton County's effective tax rate of 1.491% sits just below the national median of 1.549%, placing it slightly in the below-average range nationally. The median property tax of $1,585 falls well short of the national median of $2,690, thanks to lower home values in the county.

Moderate tax burden in Kansas

At 1.491%, Norton County's effective rate runs about 4% below the state average of 1.549%, ranking it in the lower-middle tier of Kansas counties. The median tax of $1,585 also sits comfortably below the state median of $1,943.

Norton among the lowest in region

Norton's 1.491% rate is the third-lowest among the eight-county set, outpaced only by Nemaha (0.978%) and Neosho (1.483%). This makes Norton a relatively tax-friendly environment compared to its neighbors.

Modest tax on median home

The median Norton County home, valued at $106,300, carries an annual property tax of $1,585. This represents a reasonable tax load for a property of that value.

Check your assessment accuracy

Even in moderate-tax counties like Norton, some assessments drift above actual market value. Reviewing your assessment notice and comparing your home's appraised value to recent sales in your area can identify appeal opportunities.

How Norton County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Norton County$1,585
Kansas State Average$1,943
National Average$1,924

Norton County

1.49%

Effective rate

Kansas Avg

1.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Norton County, Kansas?
The effective property tax rate in Norton County, Kansas is 1.49%. 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 Norton County?
The median annual property tax payment in Norton County is $1,585. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,418, while those without a mortgage pay $1,704.
How does Norton County compare to the Kansas average?
Norton County's effective tax rate of 1.49% is higher than the Kansas state average of 1.48%. The median annual property tax in Norton County is $1,585, compared to the state average of $1,943.
What is the median home value in Norton County, Kansas?
The median home value in Norton County, Kansas is $106,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Norton County property tax rate higher than the Kansas average?
Norton County's effective property tax rate of 1.49% is higher than the Kansas average of 1.48%. This difference of 0.01% 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 Norton County rank for property taxes in Kansas?
Norton County ranks #45 out of 105 counties in Kansas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.49% and median annual tax of $1,585, 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.