How much are property taxes in Fredonia, KS?
Homeowners in Fredonia, KS pay a median of $1,228 (±$185) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $1,199.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,320.
That is about 1.6% of the median home value of $76,000.
In Fredonia, the median real estate tax went from $1,267 in 2015–2019 to $1,228 in 2020–2024 (−3.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,228 (±$185)
- With a mortgage
- $1,199
- Without a mortgage
- $1,320
- Share of median value
- 1.6%
Real estate taxes in Fredonia against Wilson County, its state and the nation
| Fredonia | Wilson County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,228 (±$185) | $1,387 (±$133) | $2,798 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $1,199 (±$174) | $1,567 (±$218) | $3,056 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,320 (±$524) | $1,202 (±$216) | $2,432 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $76,000 (±$17,415) | $93,500 (±$6,580) | $217,200 (±$1,343) | $332,700 |
In Fredonia, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Wilson County ($1,387).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($2,798).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Wilson County, Fredonia ranks 10 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1160 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 Fredonia
The median tax ($1,228) is 1.6% of the median home value ($76,000).
Across Wilson County the same ratio is 1.5%.
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 Fredonia have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,267 (±$111) | $1,228 (±$185) | −3.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $74,000 (±$10,366) | $76,000 (±$17,415) | +2.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,023 (±$101) | $865 (±$107) | −15.4% | Down 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 Fredonia
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia | — | $1,228 (±$185) | — |
| Center Township (Wilson County) | 1.9 mi | $1,470 (±$413) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Township (Wilson County) | 4.8 mi | $1,250 (±$387) | Not measurably different |
| Fall River Township (Wilson County) | 5.7 mi | $1,536 (±$754) | Not measurably different |
| New Albany | 6.7 mi | $540 (±$407) | Lower |
| Cedar Township (Wilson County) | 7.7 mi | $834 (±$127) | Lower |
| Benedict | 7.8 mi | $517 (±$175) | Lower |
| Altoona | 8.8 mi | $709 (±$120) | Lower |
| Neodesha Township | 10 mi | $2,067 (±$1,916) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Albany, KS ($540), Cedar Township (Wilson County), KS ($834), Benedict, KS ($517).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Wilson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Chetopa Township (Wilson County) | $1,739 (±$238) |
| 5 | Fall River Township (Wilson County) | $1,536 (±$754) |
| 6 | Center Township (Wilson County) | $1,470 (±$413) |
| 7 | Pleasant Valley Township (Wilson County) | $1,343 (±$338) |
| 8 | Colfax Township (Wilson County) | $1,320 (±$538) |
| 9 | Prairie Township (Wilson County) | $1,250 (±$387) |
| 10 | Fredonia | $1,228 (±$185) |
| 11 | Coyville | $927 (±$225) |
| 12 | Cedar Township (Wilson County) | $834 (±$127) |
| 13 | Buffalo | $714 (±$53) |
| 14 | Altoona | $709 (±$120) |
| 15 | Verdigris Township | $595 (±$470) |
| 16 | New Albany | $540 (±$407) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Wilson 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 Fredonia
How much are property taxes in Fredonia?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Fredonia, KS is $1,228 (±$185) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Fredonia?
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 Fredonia, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Fredonia gone up?
In Fredonia, the median real estate tax went from $1,267 in 2015–2019 to $1,228 in 2020–2024 (−3.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Fredonia higher than in Wilson County?
In Fredonia, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Wilson County ($1,387).
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 — Fredonia city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fredonia city, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fredonia city, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fredonia city, Kansas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fredonia city, 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 Fredonia city, Kansas (place:24575, in state:20).
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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