Linn County property tax
Homeowners in Linn County, Kansas typically pay about 1.16% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,007 on a median home value of $173,600.
Typical effective rate
1.16%
higher than 26% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,007
per year
Median home value
$173,600
In KS
#96
of 105 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.16% — 23% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 10% lower than the Kansas median of 1.29%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,149 for mortgaged homes, $1,926 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 96th highest effective rate of 105 ranked Kansas counties; nationally it sits around the 74th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Linn County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.16%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Linn County, KS?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Linn County is 1.16% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,007) divided by the median home value ($173,600) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Linn County?
The median owner-occupied home in Linn County is valued at $173,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,007 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,149, versus $1,926 for homes without one.
How does Linn County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Linn County's effective rate is 10% lower than the Kansas median, ranking 96th of 105 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Kansas counties
Counties ranked closest to Linn County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Kansas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | Cherokee County | 1.22% | $1,219 |
| 94 | Sedgwick County | 1.21% | $2,461 |
| 95 | Leavenworth County | 1.21% | $3,424 |
| 97 | Jackson County | 1.14% | $2,363 |
| 98 | Johnson County | 1.14% | $4,447 |
| 99 | Pottawatomie County | 1.14% | $2,792 |
Official data & resources for Linn County
- Linn County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Linn County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Linn County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.