Updated · Property tax data: Census ACS 2024 5-year estimates · Transfer tax verified April 2026 · Methodology · Editorial policy
Edwards County's 1.58% effective property tax rate ranks 274th highest among the 3,134 US counties tracked, placing it in the top 10% highest nationally. Within Kansas's 105 counties, it's the 43rd highest. On the county's median home value of $70,900, the typical homeowner pays $1,120 annually in property tax, $509 less than the national median of $1,629. Kansas charges no state real estate transfer tax, which keeps closing costs here lower than high-transfer-tax states like New York, Pennsylvania, or Delaware. About 8.6% of the county lies within a FEMA flood hazard zone, worth checking msc.fema.gov for any specific address before buying.
Enter any purchase price to see the full cost breakdown for Edwards County.
Moderate flood risk. Some neighborhoods require flood insurance. Check your property at msc.fema.gov.
All figures are estimates for planning purposes only. Mortgage payment assumes a 30-year fixed rate of 7.28%, the Freddie Mac PMMS average for the week ending October 1, 2026. Your lender will confirm the actual rate. Closing costs vary by lender and transaction. Consult a licensed real estate attorney and lender before making any financial decisions.
Ways buyers in Edwards County may reduce their annual property tax. These programs apply statewide; verify county specifics with your local assessor.
Income-based property tax refund (Form K-40H) for homeowners meeting age, disability, or dependent-child requirements.
View official source →Refund equal to 75% of 2025 property tax paid. Requires age 65+ (born before Jan 1, 1960), Kansas residency, household income $25,380 or less, and home value $350,000 or less.
View official source →Alternative property tax refund that freezes property tax increases for qualifying seniors and disabled veterans with household income $53,600 or less.
View official source →Last verified April 2026. Exemption amounts and eligibility change frequently. Always confirm with your county assessor before claiming.
Answers to common questions about buying a home in Edwards County.
The effective property tax rate in Edwards County is 1.58%, calculated as the median annual property tax paid ($1,120) divided by the median home value ($70,900), using 2024 US Census ACS 5-year estimates. Your actual bill depends on your purchase price, homestead or senior exemptions, and any special assessments applied in your taxing district.
No. Kansas does not impose a state real estate transfer tax, which keeps closing costs in Edwards County lower than in states like New York, Pennsylvania, or Delaware where transfer taxes can add thousands of dollars at closing. Kansas Mortgage Registration Tax was phased out 2015–2019 and fully repealed January 1, 2019 (HB 2643). No state or county real estate transfer tax today; only nominal register-of-deeds recording fees apply. Kansas is the only US state to have repealed an existing transfer tax.
Only in parts. About 8.6% of Edwards County's land area is within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. Most homes are outside these zones, but worth verifying the specific address at msc.fema.gov.
Closing costs for a buyer in Edwards County typically run $1,418–$3,545 (2–5% of purchase price) on a median-priced home, including title insurance ($800–$2,000), appraisal ($400–$700), home inspection ($350–$600), recording fees ($100–$300), and loan origination (0.5–1.0% of the loan amount). Use the calculator above for a specific estimate at your purchase price.
Every county-specific figure on this page links to the exact public dataset it comes from. Verify the numbers yourself against the original source.
Source for the $1,120/yr median taxes paid (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, variable B25103_001E).
Source for the $70,900 median home value (variable B25077_001E). The 1.58% effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median home value.
Confirms Kansas has no state real estate transfer tax. Verified April 2026.
Source for the county's flood hazard exposure (coastal and inland flood exposure area as a share of county area).
The national dataset behind the county report, including its technical documentation and release notes.
Look up a specific property's flood zone and insurance rate map before making an offer on a home in Edwards County.
Closing cost line items are national ranges, not county data. The methodology lists each range's source and the calculator's assumptions (mortgage rate, insurance, PMI).
Kansas property tax exemptions: official sources
Verified April 2026.
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