66540 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66540 (Soldier, Kansas) pay a median of $1,472/year in property taxes on homes valued at $170,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.86%, which is 40% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66540 is approximately $123, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Jackson County. This is $533 less than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66540 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 67660 (0.86%) and 67138 (0.87%).

In Soldier, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $58,500, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas has no statewide reassessment cap; Jackson County Appraiser conducts annual assessments at fair market value. Jackson County provides a Homestead Exemption for owner-occupied residences and a Senior Citizen Exemption (age 65+) — submit your exemption application to the Jackson County Appraiser to lower your assessed value. File your claim within 30 days of purchase to ensure the exemption applies to your first assessment.