Property Tax in Edwards County
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Edwards's tax rate exceeds national median
Edwards County's effective tax rate of 1.593% surpasses the national median of 1.09%, placing it in the upper half of U.S. counties by tax burden. The median property tax of $1,123 falls well below the national median of $2,690, reflecting Edwards's median home value of $70,500—only 25% of the national average.
Edwards slightly above state average
At 1.593%, Edwards County's effective tax rate sits just above Kansas's state average of 1.549%, making it a moderate tax county statewide. Among the eight profiled counties, Edwards ranks in the upper-middle tier.
Edwards moderately taxed regionally
Edwards's 1.593% rate falls below Comanche (2.285%), Cowley (1.683%), Decatur (1.794%), and Dickinson (1.430%), while exceeding Crawford (1.123%), Doniphan (1.160%), and Douglas (1.246%). This positions Edwards slightly above the regional midpoint for tax burden.
Median home pays $1,123 annually
On a median home value of $70,500, Edwards County residents pay roughly $1,123 in annual property taxes. Mortgaged properties pay $1,571, while those without mortgages pay $992.
Verify assessments for overvaluation
Edwards County homeowners should confirm their assessments reflect current market values in their neighborhoods. If your property's assessed value exceeds what similar homes recently sold for, contacting the assessor about a reassessment review could reduce your tax obligation.