66547 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66547 (Wamego, Kansas) pay a median of $2,419/year in property taxes on homes valued at $196,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.23%, which is 14% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66547 is approximately $202, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Pottawatomie County. This is $414 more than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66547 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 67559 (1.23%) and 67483 (1.23%).

In Wamego, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $90,982, 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.