Osborne County Property Taxes

Osborne County, Kansas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

29.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$114/mo escrow

#64 of 105 counties in Kansas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.61%

vs. Kansas Avg29.7% below
vs. National Avg49.3% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$84,700

State avg $131,109

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,510

$126/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,301

$108/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#64

of 105 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Osborne County, Kansas

Osborne's rate slightly above national

Osborne County's effective tax rate of 1.612% sits 4% above the national median of 1.549%, placing it in the upper-middle range of American counties. The median property tax of $1,365 is about half the national median of $2,690, reflecting the county's lower home values.

Above-average within Kansas

At 1.612%, Osborne County's effective rate runs about 4% above the state average of 1.549%, ranking it in the higher-tax tier of Kansas counties. The median tax of $1,365 falls below the state median of $1,943.

Osborne's rate among the highest

Osborne's 1.612% rate ranks fifth-highest in the eight-county region, matching Ottawa (1.615%) and trailing Morton, Ness, and Osage. It significantly exceeds Nemaha (0.978%), Neosho (1.483%), and Norton (1.491%).

Lowest median tax in the group

The median Osborne County home, valued at $84,700, generates just $1,365 in annual property taxes. This is the lowest median tax bill among the eight counties, despite a above-average effective rate.

Review your assessment for savings

Osborne County residents should compare their home's assessed value to recent comparable sales in their neighborhood. A successful assessment appeal could meaningfully reduce your tax burden with no cost or effort beyond filing.

How Osborne County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Osborne County$1,365
Kansas State Average$1,943
National Average$1,924

Osborne County

1.61%

Effective rate

Kansas Avg

1.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Osborne County, Kansas?
The effective property tax rate in Osborne County, Kansas is 1.61%. 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 Osborne County?
The median annual property tax payment in Osborne County is $1,365. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,510, while those without a mortgage pay $1,301.
How does Osborne County compare to the Kansas average?
Osborne County's effective tax rate of 1.61% is higher than the Kansas state average of 1.48%. The median annual property tax in Osborne County is $1,365, compared to the state average of $1,943.
What is the median home value in Osborne County, Kansas?
The median home value in Osborne County, Kansas is $84,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Osborne County property tax rate higher than the Kansas average?
Osborne County's effective property tax rate of 1.61% is higher than the Kansas average of 1.48%. This difference of 0.13% 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 Osborne County rank for property taxes in Kansas?
Osborne County ranks #64 out of 105 counties in Kansas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.61% and median annual tax of $1,365, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Nearby Counties

Other Counties in Kansas

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.