Ottawa County Property Taxes
Ottawa County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
36.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$221/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.62%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$164,100
State avg ▲ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,576
$215/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,717
$226/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#65
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Ottawa County, Kansas
Ottawa's rate above national average
Ottawa County's effective tax rate of 1.615% exceeds the national median of 1.549% by 4%, positioning it in the upper-middle range of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $2,651 nearly matches the national median of $2,690, reflecting higher home values than most neighboring Kansas counties.
Among Kansas's higher-taxed counties
At 1.615%, Ottawa County's effective rate runs 4% above the state average of 1.549%, placing it in the higher-tax tier of Kansas counties. The median tax of $2,651 significantly exceeds the state median of $1,943.
Ottawa ranks highest in the group
Ottawa's 1.615% rate ranks among the top three in the eight-county set, matching Osborne (1.612%) and trailing only Morton (2.042%) and Ness (1.965%). Ottawa's median tax of $2,651 is the highest in the region.
Highest median tax in the region
The median Ottawa County home, valued at $164,100, costs $2,651 in annual property taxes—the largest tax bill among the eight counties. This reflects both an above-average rate and higher home values.
Appeal to reduce high assessments
Ottawa County homeowners paying the region's highest property taxes should scrutinize their assessments carefully. If your home's assessed value exceeds comparable recent sales, file an appeal with the county assessor—it's free and can produce substantial tax savings.
How Ottawa County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Ottawa County
1.62%
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.