Osage County property tax
Homeowners in Osage County, Kansas typically pay about 1.49% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,343 on a median home value of $156,800.
Typical effective rate
1.49%
higher than 11% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,343
per year
Median home value
$156,800
In KS
#55
of 105 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.49% — 59% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 16% higher than the Kansas median of 1.29%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,410 for mortgaged homes, $2,260 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 55th highest effective rate of 105 ranked Kansas counties; nationally it sits around the 89th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Osage County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.49%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Osage County, KS?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Osage County is 1.49% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,343) divided by the median home value ($156,800) 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 Osage County?
The median owner-occupied home in Osage County is valued at $156,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,343 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,410, versus $2,260 for homes without one.
How does Osage County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Osage County's effective rate is 16% higher than the Kansas median, ranking 55th of 105 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Kansas counties
Counties ranked closest to Osage County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Kansas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Chautauqua County | 1.51% | $991 |
| 53 | Harvey County | 1.51% | $2,715 |
| 54 | Shawnee County | 1.50% | $2,705 |
| 56 | Hamilton County | 1.49% | $1,729 |
| 57 | Gray County | 1.49% | $3,071 |
| 58 | Sheridan County | 1.49% | $2,490 |
Official data & resources for Osage County
- Osage County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Osage County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Osage 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.