Wichita County Property Tax Rate

Kansas

1.74%effective rate

Wichita County, Kansas has an effective property tax rate of 1.74%, which is 89% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $99,300, homeowners pay approximately $1,728 per year in property taxes. Wichita County ranks #23 out of 105 counties in Kansas for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$1,728

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$99,300

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

2.19%

Median income: $79,063

State Rank📍

#23

of 105 counties in KS

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$2,135

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$1,038

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Wichita County pay on average $1,097 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Wichita County Compares

Wichita County
1.74%
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 Wichita 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 Wichita County

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$5,220

$435/month · Rate: 1.74%

Quick Facts

Population2,091
Owner-Occupied69.9%
National Rank#171 of 3,135
Median Income$79,063

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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.