Ellsworth County, KS Property Taxes (2026)

Ellsworth County owners pay a median of $1,766 a year on a median home value of $116,300, an effective rate of 1.52%. That's the 59th-highest rate of 105 Kansas counties with Census data, below the Kansas county median of 1.55%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

Is your Ellsworth appraisal too high?

We compare your value to recent Ellsworth County sales and show you in about a minute whether a appeal is worth it.

  • Free check
  • No credit card

Effective tax rate

1.52%

59th highest of 105 in KS

Median annual bill

$1,766

~$147/month

Median home value

$116,300

Kansas county median

1.55%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Ellsworth County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Ellsworth County's 1.52% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

$
Est. annual tax
$1,768
Savings at 10–15% off
$177–$265
Check my actual assessment →

Ellsworth County vs. Kansas vs. U.S. property tax rates

Ellsworth County1.52%
Kansas county median1.55%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Ellsworth County's effective property tax rate is 1.52%, vs. 1.55% for the median Kansas county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 59th of 105 in Kansas. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Ellsworth County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Ellsworth County Appraiser. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Ellsworth County deadline is March 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Appraiser.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,766 bill, 10–15% off is $177–$265 a year.

Want help with it?

TaxDrop builds your case from comparable sales data.

Check my assessment

Property tax exemptions in Kansas

Kansas homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Ellsworth County Appraiser for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Ellsworth County, Kansas?
The median effective property tax rate in Ellsworth County is 1.52%: a median annual bill of $1,766 on a median home value of $116,300. That's the 59th-highest rate of 105 Kansas counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Ellsworth County?
The median Ellsworth County property tax bill is $1,766 a year, about $147 a month, compared with a Kansas county median of $1,863.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Ellsworth County?
The deadline to appeal in Ellsworth County is March 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Ellsworth County a high property tax area?
Ellsworth County's 1.52% effective rate is below the Kansas county median of 1.55% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 59th-highest rate of 105 Kansas counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Ellsworth County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Lincoln County

Rate: 1.55%

Median bill: $1,432

Rice County

Rate: 1.55%

Median bill: $1,636

Saline County

Rate: 1.33%

Median bill: $2,283

Russell County

Rate: 1.75%

Median bill: $1,863

Barton County

Rate: 1.66%

Median bill: $1,948

McPherson County

Rate: 1.40%

Median bill: $2,780

Ottawa County

Rate: 1.62%

Median bill: $2,651

Mitchell County

Rate: 1.90%

Median bill: $2,084

← All 105 Kansas counties

Stop overpaying on property taxes

See in about a minute whether your Ellsworth value looks too high.

Check my assessment — free