Kearny County car tax
A car worth $25,000 in Kearny County, KS pays about $819 a year in personal property tax (163.751 mills).
Kearny County car tax calculator
- Assessed value: $25,000 × 20% = $5,000
- Tax: $5,000 × 163.751 mills = $818.76
Towns value cars from pricing guides (average retail or trade-in), not what you paid. Your bill may be prorated for months you owned the car.
Car tax in Kearny County by car value
| Car value | Yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $328 | $27 |
| $15,000 | $491 | $41 |
| $20,000 | $655 | $55 |
| $25,000 | $819 | $68 |
| $30,000 | $983 | $82 |
| $40,000 | $1,310 | $109 |
| $50,000 | $1,638 | $136 |
| $75,000 | $2,456 | $205 |
Buying a car in Kansas: one-time tax
Kansas sales/use tax — 6.5%, plus local sales tax where you live. Your trade-in is subtracted before tax.
Local rates for your address are added. Trade-in credit: medium confidence.
Cut what your car costs in Kearny County
Car tax is set by your town, but your loan and insurance aren't. Refinancing a car loan at a lower rate often saves more each year than the tax itself.
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Yearly tax on a $25,000 car.
Questions
What is the car tax rate in Kearny County, KS?
163.751 mills for 2026.
How is car tax calculated in Kearny County?
Assessed value: $25,000 × 20% = $5,000 → Tax: $5,000 × 163.751 mills = $818.76
How much is car tax on a $30,000 car in Kearny County?
About $983 a year.
When is car tax due in Kearny County?
Paid every year with registration renewal at the county treasurer (staggered by last name).
How is Kansas car tax calculated?
Class value less 15% a year × 20% × the county average levy ÷ 1,000. The minimum is $24.
Why is my tax the same as my neighbor's in another city?
Kansas uses the county average levy, not your specific taxing district.
Sources
- Kansas Department of Revenue, Property Valuation – Motor Vehicle County Levy Certification for calendar year 2026
- Kansas Department of Revenue, Property Valuation – Motor Vehicle County Levy Certification for calendar year 2027
- K.S.A. 79-5105 – Motor vehicle tax, county average levy
- K.S.A. 79-5105
- K.S.A. 8-143
Last checked October 14, 2026. Rates are for passenger cars owned by individuals; leased, business and specialty vehicles can differ. Confirm with your tax collector or commissioner of the revenue.