Thomas County Property Taxes
Thomas County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
12.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$183/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.32%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$165,900
State avg ▲ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,038
$170/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,343
$195/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#23
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Thomas County, Kansas
Thomas County taxes rank low nationally
At 1.321%, Thomas County's effective tax rate sits well below the national median of 1.55%, placing it in the bottom half of all U.S. counties. Property owners here pay a median of $2,192 annually, compared to the national median of $2,690—saving roughly $500 per year on a similar-value home.
Below average by Kansas standards
Thomas County's 1.321% effective rate ranks it among the lowest in Kansas, where the state average is 1.549%. Homeowners benefit from this lower burden compared to the median Kansas county tax of $1,943.
Competitive with nearby counties
Thomas County's rate of 1.321% is lower than neighboring Trego County (1.456%) and Wallace County (1.538%), making it one of the more tax-friendly options in the northwest Kansas region. Only Wabaunsee County (1.274%) in this group offers a marginally lower rate.
What a typical home costs to own
On the median home value of $165,900, Thomas County homeowners can expect to pay approximately $2,192 in annual property taxes. That breaks down to roughly $183 per month—a manageable burden for property owners with or without a mortgage.
You might be overassessed
Many Thomas County homeowners are unaware that their properties may be overvalued on the county's assessments. If your tax bill seems high compared to similar homes nearby, filing an appeal could potentially reduce your burden and recoup overpaid taxes.
How Thomas County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Thomas County
1.32%
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.