Sheridan County, KS Property Taxes (2026)

Sheridan County owners pay a median of $2,331 a year on a median home value of $152,000, an effective rate of 1.53%. That's the 58th-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)

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Effective tax rate

1.53%

58th highest of 105 in KS

Median annual bill

$2,331

~$194/month

Median home value

$152,000

Kansas county median

1.55%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Sheridan County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Sheridan County's 1.53% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,326
Savings at 10–15% off
$233–$349
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Sheridan County vs. Kansas vs. U.S. property tax rates

Sheridan County1.53%
Kansas county median1.55%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Sheridan County's effective property tax rate is 1.53%, vs. 1.55% for the median Kansas county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 58th 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 Sheridan County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Sheridan 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 $2,331 bill, 10–15% off is $233–$350 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Kansas

Kansas homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Sheridan 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 Sheridan County, Kansas?
The median effective property tax rate in Sheridan County is 1.53%: a median annual bill of $2,331 on a median home value of $152,000. That's the 58th-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 Sheridan County?
The median Sheridan County property tax bill is $2,331 a year, about $194 a month, compared with a Kansas county median of $1,863.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Sheridan County?
The deadline to appeal in Sheridan County is March 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Sheridan County a high property tax area?
Sheridan County's 1.53% effective rate is below the Kansas county median of 1.55% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 58th-highest rate of 105 Kansas counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Sheridan County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Decatur County

Rate: 1.79%

Median bill: $1,408

Graham County

Rate: 1.73%

Median bill: $1,538

Gove County

Rate: 1.33%

Median bill: $1,581

Thomas County

Rate: 1.32%

Median bill: $2,192

Norton County

Rate: 1.49%

Median bill: $1,585

Trego County

Rate: 1.46%

Median bill: $1,680

Rawlins County

Rate: 1.66%

Median bill: $1,651

Logan County

Rate: 1.82%

Median bill: $2,117

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