Sheridan County Property Taxes
Sheridan County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
20% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$194/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.53%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$152,000
State avg ▲ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,950
$163/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,406
$201/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#50
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Sheridan County, Kansas
Sheridan taxes track national average
Sheridan County's 1.534% effective rate aligns closely with the national median of 1.624%, placing it squarely in the middle of U.S. counties. Homeowners here pay $2,331 annually—$359 below the national median—because median home values ($152,000) are significantly lower than the national norm.
Slightly above Kansas average
At 1.534%, Sheridan's rate edges past Kansas's state average of 1.549%, but the median tax of $2,331 exceeds the state median of $1,943 due to higher property values. The county sits in the upper-middle range statewide for tax burden.
Mid-range among western counties
Sheridan's 1.534% rate falls between Stanton County's steep 2.470% and Sherman County's 1.572%, making it relatively moderate for the region. A median-valued home pays $2,331 in Sheridan versus $1,986 in nearby Sherman County—a $345 difference.
What $152,000 home costs yearly
A median-valued home in Sheridan County generates approximately $2,331 in annual property taxes at the current 1.534% rate. With a mortgage, plan for around $1,950 annually; without one, closer to $2,406.
Appeal if assessed value climbs
Sheridan County homeowners facing rising assessments should verify their valuations against comparable recent sales. Many property owners discover they can successfully appeal inflated assessments and recover hundreds in tax savings over time.
How Sheridan County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Sheridan County
1.53%
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.