Seward County property tax
Homeowners in Seward County, Kansas typically pay about 1.67% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,284 on a median home value of $136,500.
Typical effective rate
1.67%
higher than 7% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,284
per year
Median home value
$136,500
In KS
#30
of 105 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.67% — 78% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 30% higher than the Kansas median of 1.29%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,408 for mortgaged homes, $2,137 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 30th highest effective rate of 105 ranked Kansas counties; nationally it sits around the 93th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Seward County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.67%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Seward County, KS?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Seward County is 1.67% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,284) divided by the median home value ($136,500) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Seward County?
The median owner-occupied home in Seward County is valued at $136,500, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,284 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,408, versus $2,137 for homes without one.
How does Seward County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Seward County's effective rate is 30% higher than the Kansas median, ranking 30th of 105 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Kansas counties
Counties ranked closest to Seward County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Kansas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Norton County | 1.70% | $1,724 |
| 28 | Osborne County | 1.70% | $1,465 |
| 29 | Barton County | 1.68% | $2,126 |
| 31 | Allen County | 1.67% | $1,796 |
| 32 | Ottawa County | 1.66% | $2,760 |
| 33 | Mitchell County | 1.66% | $2,217 |
Official data & resources for Seward County
- Seward County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Seward County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Seward County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.