Ellsworth County, KS property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Ellsworth County is 1.52%, above the Kansas median of 1.30% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,766 a year on a home worth $116,300.
- Effective rate
- 1.52%
- Median annual bill
- $1,766
- Median home value
- $116,300
- Rank in Kansas
- 59of 105
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,040 | $253 |
| $300,000 | $4,560 | $380 |
| $400,000 | $6,080 | $507 |
| $500,000 | $7,600 | $633 |
| $750,000 | $11,400 | $950 |
| $1,000,000 | $15,200 | $1,267 |
Ellsworth County compared with Kansas and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth County | 1.52% | $1,766 | $116,300 |
| 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 Ellsworth County, KS?
The median effective property tax rate in Ellsworth County is 1.52% of home value, above the Kansas median of 1.30% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,766 a year on a median home value of $116,300 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Ellsworth County?
About $6,080 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.52%, 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 Ellsworth County compare with the rest of Kansas?
Ellsworth County ranks 59 of 105 Kansas counties by effective rate. The Kansas median is 1.30% and the median bill is $2,643.