10 Counties with the Highest Property Tax Rates in Kansas
If you are comparing property taxes across Kansas, these 10 counties have the highest effective rates in the state. The highest-rate county, Stanton County, comes in at 2.47% — 1.17% higher than the Kansas average (1.30%). The statewide effective rate is 1.30%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanton County | 2.47% | $1,586 | $64,200 |
| 2 | Comanche County | 2.29% | $1,369 | $59,900 |
| 3 | Clark County | 2.05% | $1,610 | $78,400 |
| 4 | Morton County | 2.04% | $1,952 | $95,600 |
| 5 | Elk County | 1.99% | $1,211 | $60,900 |
| 6 | Jewell County | 1.97% | $1,222 | $62,100 |
| 7 | Ness County | 1.96% | $1,678 | $85,400 |
| 8 | Greeley County | 1.91% | $2,080 | $108,900 |
| 9 | Mitchell County | 1.90% | $2,084 | $109,600 |
| 10 | Rush County | 1.90% | $1,504 | $79,300 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the highest rates in Kansas often share a few characteristics: lower home values and/or higher millage rates driven by school and local service funding needs.
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