Smith County Property Taxes
Smith County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
22.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$125/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.65%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$91,000
State avg ▼ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,754
$146/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,410
$118/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#69
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Smith County, Kansas
Smith taxes among nation's lowest
Smith County's 1.652% effective rate modestly exceeds the national median of 1.624%, but annual taxes of just $1,503 rank far below the national median of $2,690. At median home values of only $91,000—less than a third of the national average—Smith offers exceptionally affordable property ownership.
Highest rate in this comparison
Smith County's 1.652% effective rate stands above Kansas's 1.549% average and higher than most peers in this analysis, placing it in the upper tax tier statewide. Yet the median annual tax of $1,503 remains below the state median of $1,943 thanks to lower home values.
Highest rate among western group
Smith's 1.652% rate exceeds all other counties examined, including Sumner (1.705%) and Stevens (1.798%) when rate is the focus—though when comparing to Stanton's 2.470%, Smith remains moderate. A $91,000 home in Smith pays $1,503 annually, the lowest absolute tax bill in this group.
What $91,000 home costs yearly
A median-valued home in Smith County generates approximately $1,503 in annual property taxes at the current 1.652% rate. With a mortgage, plan for around $1,754 annually; without one, closer to $1,410.
Affordable homes warrant verification
Smith County's low home values mean property appeals may yield modest savings in dollars, but percentage gains can be meaningful. Review your assessment regularly to ensure the valuation reflects current market conditions in rural Kansas.
How Smith County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Smith County
1.65%
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.