Kansas Property Tax Calculator
What a Kansas homeowner owes each year comes down to the county appraiser's value and the mill levies of every jurisdiction stacked on the parcel — county, city, school district, and any special districts. Neither piece is set by the state. If the value looks wrong, an appeal can fix the base; exemption-style relief exists for some owners. The calculator above works from county medians: pick a Kansas county and enter a home price.
Annual Property Tax
$2,630Monthly (Escrow)
$219Effective Rate
1.21%Highest property tax counties in Kansas
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Comanche County | 1.93% | $69,600 |
| Stanton County | 1.91% | $67,800 |
| Morton County | 1.84% | $96,100 |
| Greeley County | 1.80% | $115,200 |
| Stevens County | 1.78% | $129,300 |
| Smith County | 1.71% | $94,100 |
| Pawnee County | 1.69% | $93,000 |
| Logan County | 1.69% | $117,900 |
| Elk County | 1.66% | $68,500 |
| Hamilton County | 1.58% | $115,800 |
How property tax works in Kansas
- The county appraiser values the parcel; stacked local mill levies convert that value into a bill.
- Appeals correct the value side; exemption-style relief programs address the bill side for those who qualify.
Methodology
Rates are aggregate-derived from the Census Bureau's ACS 2024 5-year American Community Survey (total real-estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, by county). This is a statistical estimate, not a bill lookup — actual property tax bills vary by city, school district, and special-district levies layered on top of the county rate, and by any homestead, senior, veteran, or other exemptions you qualify for. Kansas ranks #13 of 51 (including DC) by statewide average effective rate, where #1 is the highest.
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Compare property tax across every state at the property tax calculator , or see whether your property tax deduction is capped at the SALT deduction cap calculator .
Frequently asked questions
How much property tax will I pay in Kansas?
Your county's combined mill levies and the home's value set the number. Choose a Kansas county above and enter the price — the calculator applies the county's median effective rate and reports yearly and monthly estimates.
How is property tax calculated in Kansas?
The county appraiser establishes the value, and every jurisdiction stacked on your parcel — county, city, school district, special districts — applies its mill levy. The levies sum into a single annual bill collected locally.
Can I lower my Kansas property tax bill?
Relief programs give back part of the cost for qualifying homeowners, including some seniors and veterans, and the appraised value itself can be appealed through the county when it overshoots the market. Mind the appeal deadline on your valuation notice.
Are property taxes deductible?
Itemizers can include them in the federal SALT deduction; the deduction total is limited by a statutory cap. Current limits are published by the IRS.
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