Pawnee County Property Taxes
Pawnee County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
5.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$153/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.79%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$102,400
State avg ▼ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,991
$166/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,457
$121/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#91
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Pawnee County, Kansas
Pawnee's rate tops national average
At 1.789%, Pawnee County's effective tax rate runs about 15% higher than the national median of 1.549%. This puts the county in roughly the 65th percentile nationally—meaning most American homeowners pay less in property taxes as a percentage of home value.
Middle of the pack in Kansas
Pawnee ranks in the upper-middle tier among Kansas counties, with an effective rate 0.24 percentage points above the state average of 1.549%. The county's median property tax of $1,832 sits $89 below the statewide median of $1,943.
Regional tax rates vary widely
Among nearby counties, Pawnee's 1.789% rate exceeds Phillips County (1.697%) but trails Pratt County (1.763%). Compared to Rawlins County's 1.661%, Pawnee residents shoulder notably higher effective rates for similar-valued homes.
What homeowners pay annually
A typical Pawnee County home valued at $102,400 generates about $1,832 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $1,991; without one, it drops to $1,457.
Review your assessment today
Many Kansas homeowners pay more than they should due to outdated assessments. If your property tax seems high relative to comparable homes, filing an appeal with your county assessor's office could reduce your burden—and the process is free.
How Pawnee County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Pawnee County
1.79%
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.