Thomas County property tax
Homeowners in Thomas County, Kansas typically pay about 1.41% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,440 on a median home value of $172,700.
Typical effective rate
1.41%
higher than 14% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,440
per year
Median home value
$172,700
In KS
#74
of 105 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.41% — 51% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 10% higher than the Kansas median of 1.29%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,378 for mortgaged homes, $2,526 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 74th highest effective rate of 105 ranked Kansas counties; nationally it sits around the 86th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Thomas County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.41%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Thomas County, KS?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Thomas County is 1.41% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,440) divided by the median home value ($172,700) 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 Thomas County?
The median owner-occupied home in Thomas County is valued at $172,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,440 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,378, versus $2,526 for homes without one.
How does Thomas County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Thomas County's effective rate is 10% higher than the Kansas median, ranking 74th of 105 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Kansas counties
Counties ranked closest to Thomas County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Kansas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Geary County | 1.45% | $2,496 |
| 72 | Finney County | 1.44% | $2,900 |
| 73 | Franklin County | 1.41% | $2,810 |
| 75 | McPherson County | 1.37% | $2,901 |
| 76 | Anderson County | 1.37% | $2,353 |
| 77 | Washington County | 1.37% | $1,607 |
Official data & resources for Thomas County
- Thomas County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Thomas County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Thomas 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.