66535 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66535 (Saint George, Kansas) pay a median of $2,866/year in property taxes on homes valued at $211,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.36%, which is 6% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66535 is approximately $239, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Pottawatomie County. This is $861 more than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66535 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 67428 (1.36%) and 67401 (1.35%).

In Saint George, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $75,869, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas has no statewide reassessment cap; Pottawatomie County Appraiser reassesses properties annually at market value. Pottawatomie County offers a Homestead Exemption for owner-occupied homes and a Senior Citizen Exemption (age 65+) — apply through the Pottawatomie County Appraiser's office to receive the tax reduction. Submit your homestead exemption application within 30 days of purchase to ensure savings on your first tax bill.