Stafford County Property Taxes

Stafford County, Kansas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

22.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$125/mo escrow

#56 of 105 counties in Kansas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.56%

vs. Kansas Avg22.5% below
vs. National Avg44.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$96,700

State avg $131,109

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,778

$148/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,300

$108/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#56

of 105 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Stafford County, Kansas

Stafford taxes well below national

Stafford County's 1.556% effective rate sits slightly below the national median of 1.624%, while annual taxes of $1,505 run $1,185 below the national median of $2,690. With median home values of $96,700—just 34% of the national average—Stafford represents genuinely affordable property ownership.

Just above Kansas average

At 1.556%, Stafford's rate edges above the Kansas state average of 1.549%, placing it in the mid-range statewide. The median annual tax of $1,505 falls well short of the state median of $1,943 because homes command lower values than the Kansas norm.

Lower than most western peers

Stafford's 1.556% rate tracks closely with Sheridan (1.534%) and remains well below Stanton's outlier 2.470% and Stevens's 1.798%. A median-valued home costs $1,505 in taxes here—cheaper than Sheridan ($2,331), Sherman ($1,986), and all higher-valued counties.

What $96,700 home costs yearly

A median-valued home in Stafford County generates approximately $1,505 in annual property taxes at the current 1.556% rate. With a mortgage, expect around $1,778 annually; without one, roughly $1,300.

Know your appeal window

Even in Stafford's low-tax environment, overassessed properties exist and deserve challenge. Kansas law permits homeowners to appeal assessments through established channels—worth exploring if your property's valuation hasn't tracked recent comparable sales.

How Stafford County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Stafford County$1,505
Kansas State Average$1,943
National Average$1,924

Stafford County

1.56%

Effective rate

Kansas Avg

1.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Stafford County, Kansas?
The effective property tax rate in Stafford County, Kansas is 1.56%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Stafford County?
The median annual property tax payment in Stafford County is $1,505. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,778, while those without a mortgage pay $1,300.
How does Stafford County compare to the Kansas average?
Stafford County's effective tax rate of 1.56% is higher than the Kansas state average of 1.48%. The median annual property tax in Stafford County is $1,505, compared to the state average of $1,943.
What is the median home value in Stafford County, Kansas?
The median home value in Stafford County, Kansas is $96,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Stafford County property tax rate higher than the Kansas average?
Stafford County's effective property tax rate of 1.56% is higher than the Kansas average of 1.48%. This difference of 0.07% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Stafford County rank for property taxes in Kansas?
Stafford County ranks #56 out of 105 counties in Kansas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.56% and median annual tax of $1,505, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.