Meade County, KS Property Tax: $1,858/yr (2026)
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The effective property tax rate in Meade County is 1.52% of assessed home value. On a home at the county median value of $122,000, that works out to about $1,854 per year, or $155 per month. Meade County is located in southwestern Kansas, and is home to approximately 3,949 residents.
About Meade County
Meade County covers approximately 978.1 square miles in Kansas. The county is home to about 3,949 residents living in roughly 1,869 housing units, of which 58.2% are owner-occupied. The median household income is $74,868, and the median home was built in 1961.
Meade County borders Clark County, Ford County, Gray County, Haskell County, Seward County — useful comparisons if you're considering nearby areas with potentially different tax rates.
How Property Taxes Work in Kansas
Property taxes in Kansas are administered at the county level. Each county sets a millage rate applied to the assessed value of real property — the effective rate above accounts for any partial assessments and exemptions already built into the local tax base. Assessed value can differ meaningfully from current market value depending on how often the county reassesses and what fraction of market value it uses.
Most counties in Kansas offer exemptions that reduce the taxable assessed value: homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior exemptions, disability exemptions, and veteran exemptions are common. These reduce your effective rate below the county-wide average shown here. Contact the Meade County Assessor's office to learn which exemptions apply to your property and when to file.
Meade County vs. Neighboring Counties
| Location | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meade County, KS | 1.52% | $122,000 | $1,854 |
| Kansas state average | 1.55% | — | $1,891* |
| Clark County | 2.05% | $78,400 | $1,610 |
| Ford County | 1.65% | $132,700 | $2,190 |
| Gray County | 1.41% | $174,700 | $2,461 |
| Haskell County | 1.44% | $154,800 | $2,226 |
| Seward County | 1.68% | $134,000 | $2,257 |
| US national average | 1.10% | $281,900 | $3,101 |
*State average annual tax computed at Meade County's median home value of $122,000. Source: US Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Meade County's property tax rate compare to the rest of Kansas?
At 1.52%, Meade County is lower than the Kansas state average of 1.55%. On a home at the county median of $122,000, that means about $1,854 per year — versus $1,891 at the state average rate, a difference of $37 per year. Compared to the national average of 1.10%, Meade County is above average.
What's a typical annual property tax bill in Meade County?
For a home at the county median value of $122,000, the annual property tax in Meade County is approximately $1,854 — or about $155 per month. For a home worth $183,000, expect around $2,782 per year. For a $244,000 home, approximately $3,709 per year. Use the calculator above to estimate taxes for any assessed value.
Where do I appeal a Meade County property tax assessment?
Property assessment appeals in Meade County are handled by the Meade County Assessor's office. Most jurisdictions require filing within 30–90 days of receiving your assessment notice — confirm the specific deadline with the assessor's office before submitting, as deadlines and procedures vary by county. A successful appeal can reduce your assessed value and lower your tax bill for the current and future tax years.
What exemptions are available in Meade County?
Kansas counties commonly offer homestead exemptions for owner-occupied primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for qualifying homeowners aged 65 and older, exemptions for disabled residents, and veterans' exemptions. Each exemption reduces your assessed taxable value, which in turn reduces your effective tax rate below the county-wide 1.52% shown here. Contact the Meade County Assessor's office to confirm which exemptions are available and the application deadlines.
Data sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates, US Census Gazetteer (2024), County Adjacency File