Decatur County, Kansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kansas. Population: 1,090.
The median annual property tax in Decatur County is $1,408, which is 28% lower than the Kansas state average and 27% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.79% on a median home value of $78,500. Property taxes represent 2.7% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,408
-28% vs State
-27% vs US
Median Home Value
$78,500
-40% vs State
-63% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.79%
+15% vs State
+88% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,457
$121/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,395
$116/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 | $1,408 +9.4% | 1.79% |
| 2022 | $1,287 +7.2% | 1.69% |
| 2021 | $1,201 +2.4% | 1.82% |
| 2020 | $1,173 +0.4% | 1.71% |
| 2019 | $1,168 | 1.72% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.7%
of median household income
Median Income
$52,030
per year
Monthly Tax
$117
per month
Other Counties in Kansas
Morton County
Tax: $1,952/yr Rate: 2.04%
Morris County
Tax: $1,870/yr Rate: 1.55%
Kingman County
Tax: $1,916/yr Rate: 1.78%
Trego County
Tax: $1,680/yr Rate: 1.46%
Phillips County
Tax: $1,607/yr Rate: 1.70%
Seward County
Tax: $2,257/yr Rate: 1.68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Decatur County, Kansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Decatur County is $1,408 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.79% on a median home value of $78,500.
How does Decatur County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Decatur County are 27% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.79% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Decatur County? ▼
In Decatur County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,457 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,395. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Decatur County? ▼
Property taxes in Decatur County represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $52,030. 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.