Sedgwick County, Kansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kansas. Population: 127,693.
The median annual property tax in Sedgwick County is $2,345, which is 21% higher than the Kansas state average and 22% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.23% on a median home value of $190,700. Property taxes represent 3.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,345
+21% vs State
+22% vs US
Median Home Value
$190,700
+45% vs State
-10% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.23%
-21% vs State
+29% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,467
$206/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,148
$179/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 | $2,345 +5.1% | 1.23% |
| 2022 | $2,232 +11.2% | 1.27% |
| 2021 | $2,007 +6.6% | 1.31% |
| 2020 | $1,883 +3.7% | 1.29% |
| 2019 | $1,816 | 1.29% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$67,675
per year
Monthly Tax
$195
per month
Other Counties in Kansas
Decatur County
Tax: $1,408/yr Rate: 1.79%
Neosho County
Tax: $1,501/yr Rate: 1.48%
Grant County
Tax: $1,911/yr Rate: 1.31%
Anderson County
Tax: $2,260/yr Rate: 1.53%
Rice County
Tax: $1,636/yr Rate: 1.55%
Washington County
Tax: $1,551/yr Rate: 1.46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Sedgwick County, Kansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Sedgwick County is $2,345 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.23% on a median home value of $190,700.
How does Sedgwick County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Sedgwick County are 22% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.23% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Sedgwick County? ▼
In Sedgwick County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,467 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,148. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Sedgwick County? ▼
Property taxes in Sedgwick County represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $67,675. 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.