Osage County Property Taxes

Osage County, Kansas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

17.4% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$190/mo escrow

#62 of 105 counties in Kansas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.60%

vs. Kansas Avg17.4% above
vs. National Avg15.2% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$142,800

State avg $131,109

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,351

$196/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,173

$181/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#62

of 105 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Osage County, Kansas

Osage's rate above national norm

Osage County's effective tax rate of 1.598% exceeds the national median of 1.549% by just 3%, keeping it near the national average. The median property tax of $2,282 is significantly lower than the national median of $2,690, reflecting lower home values relative to the nation.

Above-average taxes for Kansas

At 1.598%, Osage County's effective rate runs about 3% above the state average of 1.549%, placing it in the upper-middle range of Kansas counties. The median tax of $2,282 also exceeds the state median of $1,943.

Osage taxes are elevated regionally

Osage's 1.598% rate ranks fourth-highest among the eight counties, topped only by Morton (2.042%), Ness (1.965%), and comparable to Osborne (1.612%) and Ottawa (1.615%). It runs notably higher than Nemaha (0.978%) and Neosho (1.483%).

Median tax bill exceeds neighbors

The median Osage County home, valued at $142,800, costs $2,282 in annual property taxes. This is the second-highest median tax in the eight-county group, reflecting both a higher rate and higher home values.

Assessment appeals can help

Osage County homeowners facing substantial annual tax bills should verify their assessments against recent arm's-length sales of comparable properties. If your assessed value appears inflated, request a reassessment—it's free and could lower your tax burden significantly.

How Osage County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Osage County$2,282
Kansas State Average$1,943
National Average$1,924

Osage County

1.60%

Effective rate

Kansas Avg

1.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Osage County, Kansas?
The effective property tax rate in Osage County, Kansas is 1.60%. 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 Osage County?
The median annual property tax payment in Osage County is $2,282. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,351, while those without a mortgage pay $2,173.
How does Osage County compare to the Kansas average?
Osage County's effective tax rate of 1.60% is higher than the Kansas state average of 1.48%. The median annual property tax in Osage County is $2,282, compared to the state average of $1,943.
What is the median home value in Osage County, Kansas?
The median home value in Osage County, Kansas is $142,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Osage County property tax rate higher than the Kansas average?
Osage County's effective property tax rate of 1.60% is higher than the Kansas average of 1.48%. This difference of 0.12% 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 Osage County rank for property taxes in Kansas?
Osage County ranks #62 out of 105 counties in Kansas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.60% and median annual tax of $2,282, 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.