Wichita, KS Property Tax Calculator
Estimate property tax for a home in Wichita, KS. Homes in Wichita are assessed by Sedgwick County, where the effective property tax rate runs about 1.14% of market value — so a median-priced Wichita home of $200,000 generates roughly $2,280 in annual property tax. Enter your specific home value below for a custom estimate.
Annual Tax
$2,280
1.14% of $200,000
Monthly Tax
$190
Typically escrowed with your mortgage
State Rank
#15 of 51
Highest rate = #1
vs. National Average
Highest property tax states
- New Jersey2.49%
- Illinois2.23%
- New Hampshire2.18%
- Connecticut2.15%
- Vermont1.90%
Lowest property tax states
- Hawaii0.32%
- Alabama0.41%
- Colorado0.55%
- Louisiana0.56%
- District of Columbia0.57%
These are state-level averages. Individual counties and cities can vary significantly — a home in Austin's urban core may have a far higher effective rate than the Texas state average, for example. For the most accurate estimate, get the exact millage rate from your county assessor and override the rate field above.
How to use it
A two-minute guide.
The Home Value field is pre-filled with Wichita's median home value of $200,000. Override with your actual home's market value for a specific estimate — your tax bill scales linearly with home value.
The rate is pre-filled with Sedgwick County's effective rate of 1.14% — the county-level average for owner-occupied homes, which is more precise than Kansas's statewide average of 1.41%. Individual school districts and special taxing zones within Wichita still shift the exact figure — if you know the rate from your latest tax bill, override it for the most precise estimate.
You'll see your estimated annual property tax, the monthly amount (which is typically escrowed with your mortgage payment), and a comparison to other states.
How it works
The math behind the result.
How Wichita's tax bill works out. Homes in Wichita are assessed and billed through Sedgwick County. The effective rate there averages about 1.14% of market value — below Kansas's statewide average of 1.41%. On Wichita's median home value of $200,000, that's approximately $2,280/year, or $190/month when escrowed with your mortgage.
How assessment works in Kansas. County appraisers value homes annually at market value; residential property is assessed at 11.5% of that value. Valuation notices arrive around March 1.
Exemptions worth claiming. A statewide exemption removes the first $75,000 of value from the 20-mill school levy; income-qualified seniors and disabled veterans can claim refunds through the Homestead and SAFESR programs. Exemptions are the most common reason two identical Wichita homes pay different tax bills — make sure yours are on file with Sedgwick County.
What property tax actually pays for. In Wichita — like the rest of Kansas — property tax funds local schools, public safety (police, fire), road maintenance, parks, libraries, and county government. Most of your bill stays in your county and school district.
Comparing to other states. Effective rates vary enormously across the US — from about 0.3% in Hawaii to nearly 2.5% in New Jersey. Wichita's 1.14% puts it near the middle nationally.
Questions
Frequently asked.
Buying in Wichita? Estimate your full mortgage payment with our Wichita Mortgage Calculator. Or see how Kansas property tax rates compare across the state with our Kansas Property Tax Calculator.
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