Homeowners in Plains, Kansas paid a median $1,664 a year in property tax on a median home worth $151,400, an effective rate of about 1.10% (Census 2020–2024).
1.35%Meade County overall
Plains vs county, state and US
Effective rate
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home in Plains
At the local 1.10% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,649 | $137 |
| $250,000 | $2,748 | $229 |
| $350,000 | $3,847 | $321 |
| $500,000 | $5,495 | $458 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Kansas
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Wichita pop. 397,945
- Overland Park pop. 200,306
- Kansas City pop. 155,135
- Olathe pop. 145,057
- Topeka pop. 125,786
- Lawrence pop. 96,051
- Shawnee pop. 68,542
- Lenexa pop. 58,384
- Manhattan pop. 54,239
- Salina pop. 46,307
- Johnson County pop. 620,631
- Sedgwick County pop. 528,226
- Shawnee County pop. 178,025
- Wyandotte County pop. 167,654
- Douglas County pop. 120,302
- Leavenworth County pop. 83,123
- Riley County pop. 71,946
- Butler County pop. 68,287
- Reno County pop. 61,553
- Saline County pop. 53,668
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Plains, Kansas?
Homeowners in Plains, Kansas paid a median $1,664 a year in property tax on a median home worth $151,400, an effective rate of about 1.10% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Plains?
About $2,748 a year at the 1.10% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.
Is property tax in Plains higher than the rest of Kansas?
Plains ranks #26 lowest of 292 Kansas places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.29%. Meade County overall is 1.35%.