Riley County, Kansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kansas. Population: 12,172.
The median annual property tax in Riley County is $3,317, which is 71% higher than the Kansas state average and 72% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.43% on a median home value of $231,200. Property taxes represent 5.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$3,317
+71% vs State
+72% vs US
Median Home Value
$231,200
+76% vs State
+9% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.43%
-8% vs State
+51% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$3,480
$290/mo
Without Mortgage
$3,120
$260/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,317 -2.0% | 1.43% |
| 2022 | $3,383 +3.7% | 1.46% |
| 2021 | $3,263 +3.8% | 1.54% |
| 2020 | $3,143 +6.8% | 1.53% |
| 2019 | $2,943 | 1.46% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
5.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$59,560
per year
Monthly Tax
$276
per month
Other Counties in Kansas
Washington County
Tax: $1,551/yr Rate: 1.46%
Franklin County
Tax: $2,737/yr Rate: 1.46%
Meade County
Tax: $1,858/yr Rate: 1.52%
Coffey County
Tax: $1,618/yr Rate: 1.16%
Smith County
Tax: $1,503/yr Rate: 1.65%
Cloud County
Tax: $1,722/yr Rate: 1.79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Riley County, Kansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Riley County is $3,317 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.43% on a median home value of $231,200.
How does Riley County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Riley County are 72% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.43% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Riley County? ▼
In Riley County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,480 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $3,120. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Riley County? ▼
Property taxes in Riley County represent approximately 5.6% of the median household income of $59,560. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.