67439 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 67439 (Ellsworth, Kansas) pay a median of $2,550/year in property taxes on homes valued at $143,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.78%, which is 23% above the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 67439 is approximately $213, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Ellsworth County. This is $545 more than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 67439 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 67550 (1.78%) and 67560 (1.78%).

In Ellsworth, property taxes represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $72,464, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas has no statewide property tax cap; Ellsworth County revalues all property every four years, resetting your assessment to market value at sale. Apply for the Homestead Property Tax Exemption (for seniors 65+ or disabled) with the Ellsworth County Appraiser within 30 days of purchase to lock in your exemption benefit. Note the appeal deadline on your tax assessment notice — typically 30 days from issuance.