Gove County, Kansas Property Taxes

What Are Effective Property Tax Rates Across Gove County?

Local government entities set tax rates, which vary widely across Gove County. Each year, the county estimates its budget for public services and divides that total by the assessed value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction.

Below, compare Gove County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Kansas or the U.S. median of 1.02%.

Gove County's median effective rate stands at 0.02%, which is lower than the national median of 1.02%. Within Gove County, the highest rate is found in Gove at 0.02%, while Gove has the lowest at 0.02%.

These variations reflect differences in local school district levies, special assessment districts assessments, and special district bonds — which compound the base county rate.

Property tax bills in Gove County are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rates set by taxing authorities. The county’s median home price is $81,860, and that assessed value is used to calculate the tax bill after any exemptions or adjustments are applied. Because tax rates can vary by jurisdiction, two homes with similar market values may still receive different bills depending on where they are located and which local services they fund.

For many homeowners, the tax bill is relatively low compared with the national median property tax bill of $2,400. In Gove County, the 25th percentile tax bill is $8, the 75th percentile is $31, and the 90th percentile is $47, showing how modest property taxes can be for many residents. Even so, property taxes still affect monthly housing costs and long-term affordability, especially when assessed values rise or local rates change.