Seward County Property Taxes
Seward County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
16.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$188/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.68%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$134,000
State avg ▲ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,469
$206/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,031
$169/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#76
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Seward County, Kansas
Seward County taxes above national average
Seward County's effective tax rate of 1.684% exceeds the national median of 1.1%, ranking the county among higher-taxed areas nationwide. The median annual tax of $2,257 on homes valued at $134,000 reflects substantial local tax collection.
Seward ranks 4th in Kansas tax rates
At 1.684%, Seward County's effective rate is the fourth-highest in Kansas, surpassed only by Rush County (1.897%), Rooks County (1.770%), and Russell County (1.751%), and above the state average of 1.549%. The median tax of $2,257 reflects the county's relatively aggressive tax posture.
Notably higher taxes than most peers
Seward County's 1.684% rate substantially exceeds Scott County (1.532%), Saline County (1.328%), and Sedgwick County (1.230%), placing it among the region's pricier tax environments. The burden falls squarely in the upper tier of Kansas counties.
Median tax of $2,257 on $134,000 home
Seward County homeowners with a median-valued property of $134,000 pay approximately $2,257 annually in property taxes. That figure climbs to $2,469 when mortgage-related adjustments and escrow are factored in.
Appeal if you suspect overassessment
In a high-tax county, an overestimated property value can significantly drain your household budget—making a formal assessment appeal worthwhile. Request your assessor to provide comparable sales data for homes similar to yours in your school district or township.
How Seward County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Seward County
1.68%
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.