Woodson County Property Taxes
Woodson County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
28.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$116/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.81%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$77,100
State avg ▼ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,849
$154/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,268
$106/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#94
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Woodson County, Kansas
Woodson County has highest rates
At 1.811%, Woodson County's effective tax rate significantly exceeds the national median of 1.55%, placing it well above most U.S. counties. The median property tax of $1,396 is roughly half the national median of $2,690, due to lower home values.
Well above Kansas average
Woodson County's 1.811% effective rate is substantially higher than Kansas's 1.549% state average—the highest among all eight counties analyzed. Even so, the median tax of $1,396 remains below the statewide median of $1,943 because homes are valued lower.
Significantly highest rate in group
At 1.811%, Woodson County has the highest effective tax rate by far, more than 0.3 percentage points above Wallace County (1.538%), the second-highest in this eight-county set. This represents a major tax burden difference for residents.
Highest burden relative to home values
The median home in Woodson County is valued at $77,100, the lowest in this group, with annual property taxes of $1,396. At approximately $116 per month, Woodson residents pay a notably high rate despite modest home values.
Assessment appeal could provide relief
With the highest effective tax rate in the region, Woodson County residents should prioritize reviewing their assessments. An appeal challenging an overvalued property could provide meaningful relief from an already above-average tax burden.
How Woodson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Woodson County
1.81%
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.