How much are property taxes in Canton Township (McPherson County), KS?
Homeowners in Canton Township (McPherson County), KS pay a median of $2,176 (±$297) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,217.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,097.
That is about 1.6% of the median home value of $137,700.
In Canton Township (McPherson County), the median real estate tax went from $1,938 in 2015–2019 to $2,176 in 2020–2024 (+12.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,176 (±$297)
- With a mortgage
- $2,217
- Without a mortgage
- $2,097
- Share of median value
- 1.6%
Real estate taxes in Canton Township (McPherson County) against McPherson County, its state and the nation
| Canton Township (McPherson County) | McPherson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,176 (±$297) | $2,901 (±$115) | $2,798 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,217 (±$372) | $2,972 (±$167) | $3,056 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,097 (±$445) | $2,795 (±$193) | $2,432 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $137,700 (±$10,631) | $211,200 (±$7,894) | $217,200 (±$1,343) | $332,700 |
In Canton Township (McPherson County), the median real estate tax is lower than in McPherson County ($2,901).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($2,798).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In McPherson County, Canton Township (McPherson County) ranks 24 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 588 of 1,494.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Canton Township (McPherson County)
The median tax ($2,176) is 1.6% of the median home value ($137,700).
Across McPherson County the same ratio is 1.4%.
Across Kansas it is 1.3%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Canton Township (McPherson County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,938 (±$339) | $2,176 (±$297) | +12.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $112,200 (±$12,821) | $137,700 (±$10,631) | +22.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,077 (±$101) | $1,235 (±$168) | +14.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Canton Township (McPherson County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Township (McPherson County) | — | $2,176 (±$297) | — |
| Canton | 1.2 mi | $1,944 (±$233) | Not measurably different |
| Battle Hill Township | 5.7 mi | $1,250 (±$114) | Lower |
| Lehigh Township | 6.2 mi | $2,267 (±$660) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley Township (McPherson County) | 6.3 mi | $2,947 (±$833) | Not measurably different |
| Empire Township (McPherson County) | 6.4 mi | $3,278 (±$356) | Higher |
| Galva | 6.5 mi | $3,294 (±$392) | Higher |
| Lehigh | 6.6 mi | $1,708 (±$597) | Not measurably different |
| Menno Township | 8.0 mi | $2,558 (±$274) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Battle Hill Township, KS ($1,250).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Empire Township (McPherson County), KS ($3,278), Galva, KS ($3,294).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across McPherson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Lindsborg | $2,678 (±$279) |
| 19 | Turkey Creek Township (McPherson County) | $2,611 (±$211) |
| 20 | Union Township (McPherson County) | $2,517 (±$390) |
| 21 | Moundridge | $2,500 (±$216) |
| 22 | Mound Township (McPherson County) | $2,427 (±$196) |
| 23 | Smoky Hill Township (McPherson County) | $2,345 (±$509) |
| 24 | Canton Township (McPherson County) | $2,176 (±$297) |
| 25 | Canton | $1,944 (±$233) |
| 26 | Marquette Township | $1,395 (±$135) |
| 27 | Marquette | $1,318 (±$114) |
| 28 | Battle Hill Township | $1,250 (±$114) |
| 29 | Windom | $1,077 (±$662) |
| 30 | Castle Township | $1,063 (±$338) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in McPherson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Canton Township (McPherson County)
How much are property taxes in Canton Township (McPherson County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Canton Township (McPherson County), KS is $2,176 (±$297) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Canton Township (McPherson County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.6% of the median home value in Canton Township (McPherson County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Canton Township (McPherson County) gone up?
In Canton Township (McPherson County), the median real estate tax went from $1,938 in 2015–2019 to $2,176 in 2020–2024 (+12.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Are property taxes in Canton Township (McPherson County) higher than in McPherson County?
In Canton Township (McPherson County), the median real estate tax is lower than in McPherson County ($2,901).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($2,798).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton township, McPherson County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton township, McPherson County, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton township, McPherson County, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton township, McPherson County, Kansas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton township, McPherson County, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Canton township, McPherson County, Kansas (county subdivision:10500, in state:20 county:113).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .
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