Wabaunsee County Property Taxes
Wabaunsee County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
16.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$189/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.27%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$178,200
State avg ▲ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,408
$201/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,097
$175/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#18
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Wabaunsee County, Kansas
Wabaunsee County offers lowest rates
At 1.274%, Wabaunsee County has one of the lowest effective tax rates in the nation, significantly outpacing the national median of 1.55%. Homeowners pay a median of $2,270 annually—well below the national median of $2,690.
Among Kansas's most tax-friendly
Wabaunsee County's 1.274% effective rate is the lowest in this group and well below Kansas's 1.549% average. At the median tax of $2,270, residents pay more than the statewide median of $1,943 due to higher home values, but the rate itself is a major advantage.
Most affordable in the comparison set
Wabaunsee County's 1.274% rate is the lowest among all eight counties in this analysis, beating Thomas County (1.321%) and all others. This makes it the most tax-efficient option for homeowners in the region.
Reasonable taxes on higher-value homes
The median home in Wabaunsee County is valued at $178,200, with annual taxes of $2,270. That's approximately $189 per month—a solid value given the county's low rate and stronger property values.
Appeal could lower your bill further
Even with Wabaunsee's favorable rates, overassessments happen regularly and go unchallenged. A property tax appeal could potentially reduce your assessed value and unlock additional savings on an already reasonable tax burden.
How Wabaunsee County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Wabaunsee County
1.27%
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.