Shawnee County, KS Property Tax Calculator
Shawnee County homeowners pay a median $2,705 a year in property tax, 1.50% of a median $180,900 home: above Kansas's 1.29% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Shawnee County by home value, at 1.50%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,990 | $249 |
| $300,000 | $4,485 | $374 |
| $400,000 | $5,980 | $498 |
| $500,000 | $7,475 | $623 |
| $750,000 | $11,213 | $934 |
| $1,000,000 | $14,950 | $1,246 |
Shawnee County against Kansas and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee County | 1.50% | $2,705 | $180,900 | $67,104 |
| Kansas | 1.29% | $2,798 | $217,200 | $74,275 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Shawnee County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Shawnee County?
The effective rate is 1.50%: a median $2,705 a year on a median $180,900 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 10 Kansas counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Shawnee County?
About $5,980 a year, $498 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Shawnee County compare with the rest of Kansas?
Its rate is above the state's 1.29%. Across Kansas, covered counties range from 1.14% to 1.63%.
How do I lower my Shawnee County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.