Wichita County Property Taxes

Wichita County, Kansas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

25.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$121/mo escrow

#43 of 105 counties in Kansas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.47%

vs. Kansas Avg25.4% below
vs. National Avg46.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$98,700

State avg $131,109

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,050

$171/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,179

$98/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#43

of 105 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Wichita County, Kansas

Wichita County taxes below national median

At 1.468%, Wichita County's effective tax rate sits just below the national median of 1.55%, placing it in the lower half of all U.S. counties. The median property tax of $1,449 is just over half the national median of $2,690.

Competitive with Kansas average

Wichita County's 1.468% rate is slightly below Kansas's 1.549% state average. The median tax of $1,449 is well below the statewide median of $1,943, offering favorable tax treatment by state standards.

Among the lower-taxed in the group

Wichita County's 1.468% rate places it near the middle of this eight-county comparison, slightly above Thomas County and Wabaunsee but below Wallace County. It represents a reasonable option in the western Kansas tax landscape.

Affordable taxes on modest homes

The median home in Wichita County is valued at $98,700, with annual property taxes of $1,449. That's approximately $121 per month—among the lowest absolute tax burdens in the region.

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How Wichita County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Wichita County$1,449
Kansas State Average$1,943
National Average$1,924

Wichita County

1.47%

Effective rate

Kansas Avg

1.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Wichita County, Kansas?
The effective property tax rate in Wichita County, Kansas is 1.47%. 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 Wichita County?
The median annual property tax payment in Wichita County is $1,449. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,050, while those without a mortgage pay $1,179.
How does Wichita County compare to the Kansas average?
Wichita County's effective tax rate of 1.47% is lower than the Kansas state average of 1.48%. The median annual property tax in Wichita County is $1,449, compared to the state average of $1,943.
What is the median home value in Wichita County, Kansas?
The median home value in Wichita County, Kansas is $98,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Wichita County a low property tax area in Kansas?
Yes — Wichita County's effective property tax rate of 1.47% is below the Kansas average of 1.48%. The median annual property tax of $1,449 is also lower the state average of $1,943, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Wichita County rank for property taxes in Kansas?
Wichita County ranks #43 out of 105 counties in Kansas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.47% and median annual tax of $1,449, 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.