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County tax profile · 2026 · Census ACS + IRS data

Property Tax & Income in Wilson County, Kansas

Wilson County has an effective property tax rate of 1.48%. On the median home value of $93,500, that's roughly $1,387 per year. Median household income is $60,677.

Effective Property Tax Rate1
1.48%
median tax $1,387 ÷ median home $93,500
Median Home Value1
$93,500
owner-occupied
Median Household Income1
$60,677
per-capita $33,560
Est. Annual Tax on Median Home1
$1,387
at 1.48% effective rate

What you'll pay, at a glance

Property taxes are the largest local tax most homeowners pay. The effective rate measures the real tax bill as a share of home value — a more useful number than the nominal “mill rate,” because assessment practices vary county to county.

MetricWilson CountyKansas (state context)
Effective property tax rate11.48%1.51%
Median home value1$93,500—
State income tax3top rate 5.58%top rate 5.58%
State sales tax38.71% combined8.71% combined

How this is calculated

The effective property tax rate is the median real-estate tax bill divided by the median home value — both for owner-occupied homes, from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 5-year estimates)1. Median income is also from the ACS1. Federal and state income-tax figures use IRS2 and Tax Foundation3 data.

About Wilson County, KS

In Wilson County, Kansas, buying a home costs far less than the national picture might lead you to expect. The median home value sits at $93,500, and the annual property tax bill on that home comes to about $1,387, based on an effective rate of 1.483%. That rate edges just under Kansas's statewide median of 1.506% and ranks 59th among the state's 105 counties. Compared with the national median effective rate of 0.794%, homeowners here pay a higher share of value in taxes, but the low sticker price keeps actual dollars owed restrained. Households earning the median $60,677 can cover that bill without much strain, especially with per-capita income at $33,560. Buffalo, Altoona, and Benedict anchor the county, with Buffalo among the larger communities. For buyers prioritizing low upfront costs over the lowest possible tax percentage, this county offers a workable trade-off.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Wilson County, KS?
The effective rate is 1.48% — meaning the median tax bill equals about 1.48% of the median home value.
How much are property taxes on a median home?
On the median home ($93,500), the estimated annual bill is about $1,387.
Is Wilson County's rate high or low?
Compare it to the state median of 1.51% and the national average near 1.1%.
How does the effective rate differ from my mill rate?
A mill rate is the nominal levy per $1,000 of assessed value. The effective rate reflects what you actually pay after exemptions and assessments — it's the median tax bill as a share of median home value, so it better predicts your real cost.
Will a reassessment raise my tax bill?
Not necessarily. If your home's assessed value rises, your bill can go up, but only if the mill rate and exemptions stay flat. Contact the Wilson County assessor's office to review your current assessment.
Can I appeal my property tax assessment?
Yes. Most counties allow an appeal when you believe the assessed value exceeds the market value. File with the Wilson County assessor within the local deadline, typically with comparable sales as evidence.
Sources
[1] U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year (2023) — Median home value (B25077), median real-estate taxes (B25103), median household income (B19013), per-capita income (B19301).
[2] IRS — Statistics of Income — County income, AGI, and real-estate taxes paid.
[3] Tax Foundation — State income, sales, corporate, and estate/inheritance tax rates.