Cherokee County Property Tax Rate

Kansas

1.22%effective rate

Cherokee County, Kansas has an effective property tax rate of 1.22%, which is 33% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $100,100, homeowners pay approximately $1,219 per year in property taxes. Cherokee County ranks #92 out of 105 counties in Kansas for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,219

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$100,100

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.11%

Median income: $57,668

State Rank📍

#92

of 105 counties in KS

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$1,469

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,068

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Cherokee County pay on average $401 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Cherokee County Compares

Cherokee County
1.22%
Kansas Average
1.29%
National Average
0.92%

Top Counties in Kansas

Stanton
2.46%
Comanche
2.16%
Morton
2.08%
Elk
2.03%
Pawnee
2.03%
Ness
1.95%
Clark
1.94%
Jewell
1.93%

Kansas Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Cherokee County homeowners

Homestead Refund

Up to $700 refund based on income

Homeowners age 55+, disabled, or with dependent child; income under $37,750

Disabled Veteran

Full exemption from property taxes

Veterans with 100% permanent service-connected disability

SAFESR (Over 65)

75% refund of property taxes (up to a cap)

Homeowners age 65+ with income of $22,000 or less

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Cherokee County

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$50k$2M

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$3,660

$305/month · Rate: 1.22%

Quick Facts

Population19,151
Owner-Occupied65.3%
National Rank#709 of 3,135
Median Income$57,668

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.