66097 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66097 (Winchester, Kansas) pay a median of $2,445/year in property taxes on homes valued at $219,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.11%, which is 23% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66097 is approximately $204, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jefferson County. This is $440 more than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66097 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 67207 (1.11%) and 66006 (1.11%).

In Winchester, property taxes represent approximately 3.7% of the median household income of $66,635, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas reassesses properties annually at market value with no state cap; Jefferson County Appraiser will assess your home each year. Jefferson County offers both a Homestead Exemption for primary residences and a Senior Citizen Exemption (65+) — submit your application to the Jefferson County Appraiser to reduce your assessed value. Contact the appraiser's office immediately after closing to register and claim your exemption on the first assessment.