Ellis County, KS property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Ellis County is 1.22%, below the Kansas median of 1.30% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,582 a year on a home worth $211,100.
- Effective rate
- 1.22%
- Median annual bill
- $2,582
- Median home value
- $211,100
- Rank in Kansas
- 94of 105
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,440 | $203 |
| $300,000 | $3,660 | $305 |
| $400,000 | $4,880 | $407 |
| $500,000 | $6,100 | $508 |
| $750,000 | $9,150 | $763 |
| $1,000,000 | $12,200 | $1,017 |
Ellis County compared with Kansas and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis County | 1.22% | $2,582 | $211,100 |
| Kansas median | 1.30% | $2,643 | $203,400 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Ellis County, KS?
The median effective property tax rate in Ellis County is 1.22% of home value, below the Kansas median of 1.30% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,582 a year on a median home value of $211,100 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Ellis County?
About $4,880 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.22%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Ellis County compare with the rest of Kansas?
Ellis County ranks 94 of 105 Kansas counties by effective rate. The Kansas median is 1.30% and the median bill is $2,643.