Wichita County Property Taxes
Wichita County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
25.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$121/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.47%
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.
Double-check your assessed value
Even low-tax counties experience assessment errors that cost homeowners money over time. A simple property tax appeal could uncover whether your assessed value aligns with similar homes in your area and unlock additional savings.
How Wichita County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Wichita County
1.47%
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.