Smith County, KS property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Smith County is 1.65%, above the Kansas median of 1.30% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,503 a year on a home worth $91,000.
- Effective rate
- 1.65%
- Median annual bill
- $1,503
- Median home value
- $91,000
- Rank in Kansas
- 39of 105
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,300 | $275 |
| $300,000 | $4,950 | $413 |
| $400,000 | $6,600 | $550 |
| $500,000 | $8,250 | $688 |
| $750,000 | $12,375 | $1,031 |
| $1,000,000 | $16,500 | $1,375 |
Smith County compared with Kansas and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith County | 1.65% | $1,503 | $91,000 |
| 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 Smith County, KS?
The median effective property tax rate in Smith County is 1.65% of home value, above the Kansas median of 1.30% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $1,503 a year on a median home value of $91,000 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Smith County?
About $6,600 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.65%, 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 Smith County compare with the rest of Kansas?
Smith County ranks 39 of 105 Kansas counties by effective rate. The Kansas median is 1.30% and the median bill is $2,643.