Barber County, Kansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kansas. Population: 1,469.
The median annual property tax in Barber County is $1,542, which is 21% lower than the Kansas state average and 20% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.66% on a median home value of $92,700. Property taxes represent 2.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,542
-21% vs State
-20% vs US
Median Home Value
$92,700
-29% vs State
-56% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.66%
+7% vs State
+75% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,818
$152/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,188
$99/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,542 +12.7% | 1.66% |
| 2022 | $1,368 +0.3% | 1.64% |
| 2021 | $1,364 +0.8% | 1.79% |
| 2020 | $1,353 +18.6% | 1.82% |
| 2019 | $1,141 | 1.58% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$57,615
per year
Monthly Tax
$129
per month
Other Counties in Kansas
Hodgeman County
Tax: $1,638/yr Rate: 1.77%
Greenwood County
Tax: $1,360/yr Rate: 1.65%
Lyon County
Tax: $2,272/yr Rate: 1.60%
Morris County
Tax: $1,870/yr Rate: 1.55%
Saline County
Tax: $2,283/yr Rate: 1.33%
Douglas County
Tax: $3,508/yr Rate: 1.25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Barber County, Kansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Barber County is $1,542 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.66% on a median home value of $92,700.
How does Barber County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Barber County are 20% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.66% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Barber County? ▼
In Barber County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,818 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,188. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Barber County? ▼
Property taxes in Barber County represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $57,615. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.