Rice County property tax
Homeowners in Rice County, Kansas typically pay about 1.52% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,593 on a median home value of $104,600.
Typical effective rate
1.52%
higher than 10% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,593
per year
Median home value
$104,600
In KS
#48
of 105 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.52% — 62% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 18% higher than the Kansas median of 1.29%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,015 for mortgaged homes, $1,191 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 48th highest effective rate of 105 ranked Kansas counties; nationally it sits around the 90th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Rice County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.52%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Rice County, KS?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Rice County is 1.52% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,593) divided by the median home value ($104,600) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Rice County?
The median owner-occupied home in Rice County is valued at $104,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,593 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,015, versus $1,191 for homes without one.
How does Rice County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Rice County's effective rate is 18% higher than the Kansas median, ranking 48th of 105 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Kansas counties
Counties ranked closest to Rice County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Kansas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Bourbon County | 1.57% | $1,789 |
| 46 | Rawlins County | 1.56% | $1,620 |
| 47 | Lyon County | 1.55% | $2,341 |
| 49 | Ford County | 1.52% | $2,300 |
| 50 | Greenwood County | 1.52% | $1,348 |
| 51 | Grant County | 1.51% | $1,670 |
Official data & resources for Rice County
- Rice County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Rice County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Rice County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.