10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Kansas
If you are comparing property taxes across Kansas, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Nemaha County, comes in at 0.98% — 0.32% lower 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 | Nemaha County | 0.98% | $1,917 | $196,100 |
| 2 | Linn County | 1.09% | $1,800 | $164,500 |
| 3 | Pottawatomie County | 1.11% | $2,475 | $223,000 |
| 4 | Crawford County | 1.12% | $1,375 | $122,400 |
| 5 | Johnson County | 1.15% | $4,221 | $366,000 |
| 6 | Kiowa County | 1.16% | $1,766 | $152,400 |
| 7 | Coffey County | 1.16% | $1,618 | $139,500 |
| 8 | Doniphan County | 1.16% | $1,406 | $121,200 |
| 9 | Jackson County | 1.19% | $2,304 | $193,600 |
| 10 | Leavenworth County | 1.20% | $3,136 | $260,600 |
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 lowest rates in Kansas often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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