Stevens County Property Taxes
Stevens County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
15.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$187/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.80%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$124,500
State avg ▼ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,395
$283/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$994
$83/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#93
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Stevens County, Kansas
Stevens taxes above national median
Stevens County's 1.798% effective rate exceeds the national median of 1.624% by 0.174 points, pushing it into the higher-tax tier nationally. Annual taxes of $2,239 fall below the national median of $2,690, but the county's 1.798% rate remains notably steep relative to peers nationwide.
Well above Kansas average
At 1.798%, Stevens County's rate substantially exceeds Kansas's state average of 1.549%, placing it among the highest-burden counties statewide. The median annual tax of $2,239 surpasses the state median of $1,943, combining higher rates with higher home values.
Second-highest rate in group
Stevens's 1.798% rate yields only to Stanton County's outlier 2.470%, ranking it second-steepest among all comparison counties. A median-valued home here pays $2,239 in taxes annually—more than Sheridan ($2,331) due to similar rates and comparable home values.
What $124,500 home costs yearly
A median-valued home in Stevens County generates approximately $2,239 in annual property taxes at the current 1.798% rate. With a mortgage, plan for around $3,395 annually; without one, closer to $994.
Prioritize assessment verification
Stevens County's elevated tax rate amplifies the impact of overassessment; even modest valuation errors compound into significant annual costs. Homeowners should prioritize verifying assessed values match current market conditions and file appeals promptly if discrepancies emerge.
How Stevens County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Stevens County
1.80%
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.