Trego County Property Taxes

Trego County, Kansas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

13.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$140/mo escrow

#37 of 105 counties in Kansas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.46%

vs. Kansas Avg13.5% below
vs. National Avg37.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$115,400

State avg $131,109

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,317

$193/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,466

$122/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#37

of 105 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Trego County, Kansas

Trego County taxes near national median

With an effective tax rate of 1.456%, Trego County sits just below the national median of 1.55%, placing it squarely in the middle of U.S. counties. The median property tax of $1,680 is notably lower than the national median of $2,690, reflecting the county's more modest home values.

Slightly above Kansas average

Trego County's 1.456% rate edges slightly below the Kansas state average of 1.549%. At a median tax of $1,680, the county is competitive statewide, though homeowners pay less than the Kansas median tax of $1,943.

Mid-range among surrounding counties

Trego County's 1.456% rate falls between the lower-taxed Thomas County (1.321%) and the higher-taxed Wallace County (1.538%). It represents a balanced tax environment for northwest Kansas.

Affordable taxes on modest homes

The median home in Trego County is valued at $115,400, with annual property taxes of $1,680. That works out to roughly $140 per month—one of the lowest tax burdens in the state on an actual tax bill basis.

Review your assessment for savings

Even in lower-taxed counties like Trego, assessment errors are common and often cost homeowners hundreds of dollars. Requesting a property tax appeal is free and could reveal whether your home's assessed value is inflated.

How Trego County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Trego County$1,680
Kansas State Average$1,943
National Average$1,924

Trego County

1.46%

Effective rate

Kansas Avg

1.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Trego County, Kansas?
The effective property tax rate in Trego County, Kansas is 1.46%. 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 Trego County?
The median annual property tax payment in Trego County is $1,680. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,317, while those without a mortgage pay $1,466.
How does Trego County compare to the Kansas average?
Trego County's effective tax rate of 1.46% is lower than the Kansas state average of 1.48%. The median annual property tax in Trego County is $1,680, compared to the state average of $1,943.
What is the median home value in Trego County, Kansas?
The median home value in Trego County, Kansas is $115,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Trego County a low property tax area in Kansas?
Yes — Trego County's effective property tax rate of 1.46% is below the Kansas average of 1.48%. The median annual property tax of $1,680 is also lower the state average of $1,943, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Trego County rank for property taxes in Kansas?
Trego County ranks #37 out of 105 counties in Kansas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.46% and median annual tax of $1,680, 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.