Ottawa County, KS property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Ottawa County is 1.62%, above the Kansas median of 1.30% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,651 a year on a home worth $164,100.
- Effective rate
- 1.62%
- Median annual bill
- $2,651
- Median home value
- $164,100
- Rank in Kansas
- 41of 105
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,240 | $270 |
| $300,000 | $4,860 | $405 |
| $400,000 | $6,480 | $540 |
| $500,000 | $8,100 | $675 |
| $750,000 | $12,150 | $1,013 |
| $1,000,000 | $16,200 | $1,350 |
Ottawa County compared with Kansas and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa County | 1.62% | $2,651 | $164,100 |
| 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 Ottawa County, KS?
The median effective property tax rate in Ottawa County is 1.62% of home value, above the Kansas median of 1.30% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,651 a year on a median home value of $164,100 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Ottawa County?
About $6,480 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.62%, 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 Ottawa County compare with the rest of Kansas?
Ottawa County ranks 41 of 105 Kansas counties by effective rate. The Kansas median is 1.30% and the median bill is $2,643.