Clay County, Kansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kansas. Population: 2,656.
The median annual property tax in Clay County is $2,061, which is 6% higher than the Kansas state average and 7% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.38% on a median home value of $149,600. Property taxes represent 3.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,061
+6% vs State
+7% vs US
Median Home Value
$149,600
+14% vs State
-29% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.38%
-11% vs State
+45% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,105
$175/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,007
$167/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 | $2,061 +9.9% | 1.38% |
| 2022 | $1,875 +5.8% | 1.37% |
| 2021 | $1,773 +5.6% | 1.56% |
| 2020 | $1,679 -3.2% | 1.59% |
| 2019 | $1,734 | 1.77% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$63,136
per year
Monthly Tax
$172
per month
Other Counties in Kansas
Ellis County
Tax: $2,582/yr Rate: 1.22%
Lane County
Tax: $1,708/yr Rate: 1.44%
Logan County
Tax: $2,117/yr Rate: 1.82%
Douglas County
Tax: $3,508/yr Rate: 1.25%
Barton County
Tax: $1,948/yr Rate: 1.66%
Clark County
Tax: $1,610/yr Rate: 2.05%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Clay County, Kansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Clay County is $2,061 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.38% on a median home value of $149,600.
How does Clay County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Clay County are 7% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.38% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Clay County? ▼
In Clay County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,105 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,007. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Clay County? ▼
Property taxes in Clay County represent approximately 3.3% of the median household income of $63,136. 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.