66861 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66861 (Marion, Kansas) pay a median of $2,280/year in property taxes on homes valued at $127,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.79%, which is 24% above the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66861 is approximately $190, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Marion County. This is $275 more than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66861 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 67361 (1.79%) and 66701 (1.78%).

In Marion, property taxes represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $62,553, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas reassesses at 12% of fair market value upon property transfer with no annual increase cap. Marion County provides a Homestead Property Tax Exemption for owner-occupied homes and a Senior Homestead Exemption — submit your application to the Marion County Appraiser before January 1 to secure exemption status. Contact the appraiser immediately after purchase to understand the exemption amount and confirm your filing.