Sherman County property tax
Homeowners in Sherman County, Kansas typically pay about 1.59% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,171 on a median home value of $136,700.
Typical effective rate
1.59%
higher than 9% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,171
per year
Median home value
$136,700
In KS
#41
of 105 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.59% — 69% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 23% higher than the Kansas median of 1.29%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,509 for mortgaged homes, $1,548 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 41st highest effective rate of 105 ranked Kansas counties; nationally it sits around the 91th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Sherman County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.59%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Sherman County, KS?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Sherman County is 1.59% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,171) divided by the median home value ($136,700) 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 Sherman County?
The median owner-occupied home in Sherman County is valued at $136,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,171 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,509, versus $1,548 for homes without one.
How does Sherman County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Sherman County's effective rate is 23% higher than the Kansas median, ranking 41st of 105 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Kansas counties
Counties ranked closest to Sherman County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Kansas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Logan County | 1.64% | $1,932 |
| 39 | Reno County | 1.63% | $2,158 |
| 40 | Marion County | 1.62% | $2,006 |
| 42 | Stafford County | 1.59% | $1,550 |
| 43 | Edwards County | 1.58% | $1,120 |
| 44 | Sumner County | 1.58% | $2,130 |
Official data & resources for Sherman County
- Sherman County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Sherman County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Sherman 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.