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Wamego, Kansas property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020–2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
1.61%

Homeowners in Wamego, Kansas paid a median $3,190 a year in property tax on a median home worth $198,300, an effective rate of about 1.61% (Census 2020–2024).

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year medians

#162 lowest of 292Kansas places we cover

1.14%Pottawatomie County overall
Median tax paid
$3,190
per year, 2020–24
Median home value
$198,300
owner-occupied
Effective rate
1.61%
tax ÷ value
Tax vs. income
4.0%
of $78,809 median household income
Owner costs
$1,539/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Wamego vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Wamego1.61%
Pottawatomie County1.14%
Kansas1.29%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Wamego$3,190
Pottawatomie County$2,792
Kansas$2,798
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Wamego

At the local 1.61% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$2,413$201
$250,000$4,022$335
$350,000$5,630$469
$500,000$8,043$670

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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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Wamego, Kansas?

Homeowners in Wamego, Kansas paid a median $3,190 a year in property tax on a median home worth $198,300, an effective rate of about 1.61% (Census 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Wamego?

About $4,022 a year at the 1.61% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Wamego higher than the rest of Kansas?

Wamego ranks #162 lowest of 292 Kansas places we track. The statewide effective rate is 1.29%. Pottawatomie County overall is 1.14%.

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