Homeowners in Seward County, Kansas paid a median $2,284 a year in property tax on a median home worth $136,500, an effective rate of about 1.67% (Census 2020–2024).
1.29%Kansas statewide · US 0.94%
How Seward County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.67% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $2,510 | $209 |
| $250,000 | $4,183 | $349 |
| $350,000 | $5,856 | $488 |
| $500,000 | $8,366 | $697 |
Cities and towns in Seward County
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Related
- Kansas property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Allen County, KS1.67% effective
- Barton County, KS1.68% effective
- Ottawa County, KS1.66% effective
- Mitchell County, KS1.66% effective
- Hodgeman County, KS1.66% effective
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 Seward County, Kansas?
Homeowners in Seward County, Kansas paid a median $2,284 a year in property tax on a median home worth $136,500, an effective rate of about 1.67% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Seward County?
About $5,020 a year ($418 a month) at the 1.67% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Seward County property tax high?
It ranks #76 lowest of 105 Kansas counties. The state median effective rate is 1.29% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Seward County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Seward County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.