Phillips County, KS Property Taxes (2026)

Phillips County owners pay a median of $1,607 a year on a median home value of $94,700, an effective rate of 1.70%. That's the 28th-highest rate of 105 Kansas counties with Census data, above the Kansas county median of 1.55%.

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

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Effective tax rate

1.70%

28th highest of 105 in KS

Median annual bill

$1,607

~$134/month

Median home value

$94,700

Kansas county median

1.55%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Phillips County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Phillips County's 1.70% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,610
Savings at 10–15% off
$161–$241
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Phillips County vs. Kansas vs. U.S. property tax rates

Phillips County1.70%
Kansas county median1.55%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Phillips County's effective property tax rate is 1.70%, vs. 1.55% for the median Kansas county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 28th 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 Phillips County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Phillips 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 $1,607 bill, 10–15% off is $161–$241 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Kansas

Kansas homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Phillips 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 Phillips County, Kansas?
The median effective property tax rate in Phillips County is 1.70%: a median annual bill of $1,607 on a median home value of $94,700. That's the 28th-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 Phillips County?
The median Phillips County property tax bill is $1,607 a year, about $134 a month, compared with a Kansas county median of $1,863.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Phillips County?
The deadline to appeal in Phillips County is March 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Phillips County a high property tax area?
Phillips County's 1.70% effective rate is above the Kansas county median of 1.55% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 28th-highest rate of 105 Kansas counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Phillips County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Smith County

Rate: 1.65%

Median bill: $1,503

Norton County

Rate: 1.49%

Median bill: $1,585

Rooks County

Rate: 1.77%

Median bill: $1,593

Graham County

Rate: 1.73%

Median bill: $1,538

Osborne County

Rate: 1.61%

Median bill: $1,365

Decatur County

Rate: 1.79%

Median bill: $1,408

Jewell County

Rate: 1.97%

Median bill: $1,222

Ellis County

Rate: 1.22%

Median bill: $2,582

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