66780 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66780 (Walnut, Kansas) pay a median of $1,364/year in property taxes on homes valued at $154,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.88%, which is 39% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66780 is approximately $114, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Crawford County. This is $641 less than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66780 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 67345 (0.88%) and 67836 (0.88%).

In Walnut, property taxes represent approximately 1.7% of the median household income of $80,443, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas property tax is based on 12% of fair market value and fully reassesses at sale. Crawford County offers both a Homestead Property Tax Exemption and Senior Homestead Exemption for qualifying primary residences — file your application with the Crawford County Appraiser's office by January 1 of the tax year you want the exemption to apply. Verify your county-specific exemption amount before closing to budget accurately.