Lane County, Kansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kansas. Population: 574.
The median annual property tax in Lane County is $1,708, which is 12% lower than the Kansas state average and 11% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.44% on a median home value of $119,000. Property taxes represent 3.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,708
-12% vs State
-11% vs US
Median Home Value
$119,000
-9% vs State
-44% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.44%
-7% vs State
+52% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,339
$195/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,486
$124/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 | $1,708 +17.4% | 1.44% |
| 2022 | $1,455 +10.7% | 1.77% |
| 2021 | $1,314 -7.1% | 1.77% |
| 2020 | $1,415 +5.7% | 1.88% |
| 2019 | $1,339 | 1.47% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$53,042
per year
Monthly Tax
$142
per month
Other Counties in Kansas
Rawlins County
Tax: $1,651/yr Rate: 1.66%
Cheyenne County
Tax: $1,673/yr Rate: 1.40%
Gove County
Tax: $1,581/yr Rate: 1.33%
Seward County
Tax: $2,257/yr Rate: 1.68%
Hamilton County
Tax: $1,881/yr Rate: 1.57%
Osborne County
Tax: $1,365/yr Rate: 1.61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Lane County, Kansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Lane County is $1,708 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.44% on a median home value of $119,000.
How does Lane County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Lane County are 11% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.44% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Lane County? ▼
In Lane County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,339 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,486. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Lane County? ▼
Property taxes in Lane County represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $53,042. 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.