How much are property taxes in Winfield, KS?
Homeowners in Winfield, KS pay a median of $2,342 (±$217) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,611.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,878.
That is about 1.8% of the median home value of $132,700.
In Winfield, the median real estate tax went from $1,628 in 2015–2019 to $2,342 in 2020–2024 (+43.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,342 (±$217)
- With a mortgage
- $2,611
- Without a mortgage
- $1,878
- Share of median value
- 1.8%
Real estate taxes in Winfield against Cowley County, its state and the nation
| Winfield | Cowley County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,342 (±$217) | $1,999 (±$143) | $2,798 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,611 (±$269) | $2,285 (±$150) | $3,056 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,878 (±$287) | $1,668 (±$198) | $2,432 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $132,700 (±$21,135) | $120,900 (±$7,871) | $217,200 (±$1,343) | $332,700 |
In Winfield, the median real estate tax is higher than in Cowley County ($1,999).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($2,798).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Cowley County, Winfield ranks 12 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 498 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 Winfield
The median tax ($2,342) is 1.8% of the median home value ($132,700).
Across Cowley County the same ratio is 1.7%.
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 Winfield have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,628 (±$150) | $2,342 (±$217) | +43.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $91,500 (±$7,940) | $132,700 (±$21,135) | +45.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $964 (±$58) | $1,349 (±$131) | +39.9% | Up 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 Winfield
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield | — | $2,342 (±$217) | — |
| Walnut Township (Cowley County) | 1.3 mi | $2,696 (±$621) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Valley Township (Cowley County) | 5.3 mi | $3,095 (±$962) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Township | 6.0 mi | $2,293 (±$967) | Not measurably different |
| Salem Township (Cowley County) | 8.3 mi | $2,446 (±$626) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Cowley County) | 9.1 mi | $2,682 (±$1,023) | Not measurably different |
| Ninnescah Township (Cowley County) | 9.8 mi | $1,919 (±$279) | Lower |
| Oxford | 11 mi | $2,124 (±$221) | Not measurably different |
| Creswell Township | 11 mi | $2,636 (±$450) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ninnescah Township (Cowley County), KS ($1,919).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cowley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Liberty Township (Cowley County) | $2,682 (±$1,023) |
| 7 | Creswell Township | $2,636 (±$450) |
| 8 | Rock Creek Township (Cowley County) | $2,529 (±$694) |
| 9 | Richland Township (Cowley County) | $2,526 (±$1,208) |
| 10 | Maple Township | $2,472 (±$332) |
| 11 | Salem Township (Cowley County) | $2,446 (±$626) |
| 12 | Winfield | $2,342 (±$217) |
| 13 | Silverdale Township | $2,329 (±$1,195) |
| 14 | Vernon Township | $2,293 (±$967) |
| 15 | Ninnescah Township (Cowley County) | $1,919 (±$279) |
| 16 | Silver Creek Township | $1,766 (±$354) |
| 17 | Udall | $1,707 (±$340) |
| 18 | Bolton Township | $1,541 (±$268) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Cowley 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 Winfield
How much are property taxes in Winfield?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Winfield, KS is $2,342 (±$217) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Winfield?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.8% of the median home value in Winfield, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Winfield gone up?
In Winfield, the median real estate tax went from $1,628 in 2015–2019 to $2,342 in 2020–2024 (+43.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Winfield higher than in Cowley County?
In Winfield, the median real estate tax is higher than in Cowley County ($1,999).
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 — Winfield city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winfield city, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Winfield city, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Winfield city, Kansas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Winfield 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 Winfield city, Kansas (place:79950, 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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