Rooks County, Kansas Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Kansas. Population: 1,592.
The median annual property tax in Rooks County is $1,593, which is 18% lower than the Kansas state average and 17% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.77% on a median home value of $90,000. Property taxes represent 2.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,593
-18% vs State
-17% vs US
Median Home Value
$90,000
-31% vs State
-57% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.77%
+14% vs State
+86% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,893
$158/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,376
$115/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 | $1,593 -2.2% | 1.77% |
| 2022 | $1,629 +11.7% | 1.85% |
| 2021 | $1,458 +4.7% | 1.90% |
| 2020 | $1,392 +5.5% | 1.80% |
| 2019 | $1,320 | 1.68% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$61,596
per year
Monthly Tax
$133
per month
Other Counties in Kansas
Bourbon County
Tax: $1,797/yr Rate: 1.67%
Pottawatomie County
Tax: $2,475/yr Rate: 1.11%
Hamilton County
Tax: $1,881/yr Rate: 1.57%
Gray County
Tax: $2,461/yr Rate: 1.41%
Seward County
Tax: $2,257/yr Rate: 1.68%
Elk County
Tax: $1,211/yr Rate: 1.99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Rooks County, Kansas? ▼
The median annual property tax in Rooks County is $1,593 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.77% on a median home value of $90,000.
How does Rooks County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Rooks County are 17% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.77% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Rooks County? ▼
In Rooks County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,893 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,376. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Rooks County? ▼
Property taxes in Rooks County represent approximately 2.6% of the median household income of $61,596. 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.