Shawnee County property tax
Homeowners in Shawnee County, Kansas typically pay about 1.50% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,705 on a median home value of $180,900.
Typical effective rate
1.50%
higher than 11% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,705
per year
Median home value
$180,900
In KS
#54
of 105 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.50% — 59% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 16% higher than the Kansas median of 1.29%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,811 for mortgaged homes, $2,552 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 54th highest effective rate of 105 ranked Kansas counties; nationally it sits around the 89th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Shawnee County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.50%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Shawnee County, KS?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Shawnee County is 1.50% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,705) divided by the median home value ($180,900) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Shawnee County?
The median owner-occupied home in Shawnee County is valued at $180,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,705 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,811, versus $2,552 for homes without one.
How does Shawnee County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Shawnee County's effective rate is 16% higher than the Kansas median, ranking 54th of 105 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Kansas counties
Counties ranked closest to Shawnee County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Kansas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Grant County | 1.51% | $1,670 |
| 52 | Chautauqua County | 1.51% | $991 |
| 53 | Harvey County | 1.51% | $2,715 |
| 55 | Osage County | 1.49% | $2,343 |
| 56 | Hamilton County | 1.49% | $1,729 |
| 57 | Gray County | 1.49% | $3,071 |
Official data & resources for Shawnee County
- Shawnee County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Shawnee County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Shawnee County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.