Wichita County property tax
Homeowners in Wichita County, Kansas typically pay about 1.74% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,728 on a median home value of $99,300.
Typical effective rate
1.74%
higher than 5% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,728
per year
Median home value
$99,300
In KS
#22
of 105 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.74% — 86% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 35% higher than the Kansas median of 1.29%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,135 for mortgaged homes, $1,038 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 22nd highest effective rate of 105 ranked Kansas counties; nationally it sits around the 95th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Wichita County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.74%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Wichita County, KS?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Wichita County is 1.74% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,728) divided by the median home value ($99,300) 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 Wichita County?
The median owner-occupied home in Wichita County is valued at $99,300, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,728 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,135, versus $1,038 for homes without one.
How does Wichita County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Wichita County's effective rate is 35% higher than the Kansas median, ranking 22nd of 105 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Kansas counties
Counties ranked closest to Wichita County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Kansas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Republic County | 1.79% | $1,350 |
| 20 | Harper County | 1.78% | $1,495 |
| 21 | Kingman County | 1.74% | $1,935 |
| 23 | Pratt County | 1.74% | $1,993 |
| 24 | Montgomery County | 1.72% | $1,754 |
| 25 | Cloud County | 1.70% | $1,704 |
Official data & resources for Wichita County
- Wichita County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Wichita County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Wichita 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.