Kansas property tax
Midwest region · 105 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Kansas has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 1.35% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — +25.2% versus the US average of 1.08%, well above the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $2,748 on a median home worth around $212,983. Kansas ranks #13 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Stanton County is highest at 2.47% and Nemaha County is lowest at 0.98%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Kansas property tax at a glance
| Figure | Kansas |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 1.35% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 1.55% |
| Typical median bill | $2,748 |
| Typical median home value | $212,983 |
| Versus US average rate | +25.2% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #13 |
| Counties | 105 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Kansas counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Kansas, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 105 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanton County | $1,586 | $64,200 | 2.47% |
| 2 | Comanche County | $1,369 | $59,900 | 2.29% |
| 3 | Clark County | $1,610 | $78,400 | 2.05% |
| 4 | Morton County | $1,952 | $95,600 | 2.04% |
| 5 | Elk County | $1,211 | $60,900 | 1.99% |
| 6 | Jewell County | $1,222 | $62,100 | 1.97% |
| 7 | Ness County | $1,678 | $85,400 | 1.97% |
| 8 | Greeley County | $2,080 | $108,900 | 1.91% |
| 9 | Mitchell County | $2,084 | $109,600 | 1.90% |
| 10 | Rush County | $1,504 | $79,300 | 1.90% |
| 11 | Logan County | $2,117 | $116,600 | 1.82% |
| 12 | Woodson County | $1,396 | $77,100 | 1.81% |
| 13 | Stevens County | $2,239 | $124,500 | 1.80% |
| 14 | Decatur County | $1,408 | $78,500 | 1.79% |
| 15 | Pawnee County | $1,832 | $102,400 | 1.79% |
| 16 | Cloud County | $1,722 | $96,300 | 1.79% |
| 17 | Harper County | $1,379 | $77,300 | 1.78% |
| 18 | Kingman County | $1,916 | $107,400 | 1.78% |
| 19 | Rooks County | $1,593 | $90,000 | 1.77% |
| 20 | Hodgeman County | $1,638 | $92,700 | 1.77% |
| 21 | Pratt County | $2,019 | $114,500 | 1.76% |
| 22 | Russell County | $1,863 | $106,400 | 1.75% |
| 23 | Reno County | $2,180 | $125,000 | 1.74% |
| 24 | Graham County | $1,538 | $88,800 | 1.73% |
| 25 | Marion County | $1,974 | $114,400 | 1.73% |
| 26 | Sumner County | $2,024 | $118,700 | 1.71% |
| 27 | Phillips County | $1,607 | $94,700 | 1.70% |
| 28 | Republic County | $1,290 | $76,000 | 1.70% |
| 29 | Montgomery County | $1,562 | $92,100 | 1.70% |
| 30 | Seward County | $2,257 | $134,000 | 1.68% |
| 31 | Cowley County | $1,878 | $111,600 | 1.68% |
| 32 | Bourbon County | $1,797 | $107,600 | 1.67% |
| 33 | Barber County | $1,542 | $92,700 | 1.66% |
| 34 | Barton County | $1,948 | $117,200 | 1.66% |
| 35 | Rawlins County | $1,651 | $99,400 | 1.66% |
| 36 | Allen County | $1,659 | $100,400 | 1.65% |
| 37 | Smith County | $1,503 | $91,000 | 1.65% |
| 38 | Ford County | $2,190 | $132,700 | 1.65% |
| 39 | Greenwood County | $1,360 | $82,600 | 1.65% |
| 40 | Labette County | $1,499 | $92,100 | 1.63% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Kansas compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas (this state) | 1.35% | $2,748 | +25.2% |
| Michigan | 1.35% | $2,955 | +25.1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1.38% | $3,509 | +27.5% |
| Rhode Island | 1.32% | $4,871 | +22.1% |
| Ohio | 1.43% | $2,976 | +32.8% |
| Iowa | 1.48% | $2,997 | +37.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Kansas?
Kansas's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 1.35% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), +25.2% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $2,748 on a $212,983 home. It ranks #13 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Kansas county has the highest property tax?
In Kansas, Stanton County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 2.47% (median tax $1,586). The lowest is Nemaha County at 0.98%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Kansas?
Kansas is high on property tax at a 1.35% effective rate, well above the US average effective rate. The median Kansas home is worth about $212,983 and the median bill is around $2,748. Rates vary widely between its 105 counties.
How is the Kansas property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (1.55%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20