Reno County Property Taxes

Reno County, Kansas

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

12.2% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$182/mo escrow

#83 of 105 counties in Kansas

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.74%

vs. Kansas Avg12.2% above
vs. National Avg19% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$125,000

State avg $131,109

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,381

$198/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,844

$154/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#83

of 105 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Reno County, Kansas

Reno's rate outpaces national median

Reno County's effective tax rate of 1.744% runs 195 basis points above the national median of 1.549%, placing residents in the 60th percentile for property tax burden nationwide. This means most American homeowners enjoy lower effective tax rates than Reno county residents.

Upper-middle tier among Kansas counties

At 1.744%, Reno County sits 0.195 percentage points above the Kansas state average of 1.549%, ranking in the upper third of these eight counties. The median property tax of $2,180 exceeds the statewide median of $1,943 by $237.

Competitive with regional neighbors

Reno's 1.744% rate runs lower than Pratt County (1.763%) but higher than Rawlins County (1.661%) and Rice County (1.551%). Among south-central Kansas counties, Reno occupies the moderate-to-higher range.

What homeowners pay annually

A typical Reno County home valued at $125,000 generates approximately $2,180 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $2,381; without one, it drops to $1,844.

Review your assessment today

Many Kansas homeowners pay more than they should due to outdated assessments. If your property tax seems high relative to comparable homes, filing an appeal with your county assessor's office could reduce your burden—and the process is free.

How Reno County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Reno County$2,180
Kansas State Average$1,943
National Average$1,924

Reno County

1.74%

Effective rate

Kansas Avg

1.48%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Reno County, Kansas?
The effective property tax rate in Reno County, Kansas is 1.74%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Reno County?
The median annual property tax payment in Reno County is $2,180. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,381, while those without a mortgage pay $1,844.
How does Reno County compare to the Kansas average?
Reno County's effective tax rate of 1.74% is higher than the Kansas state average of 1.48%. The median annual property tax in Reno County is $2,180, compared to the state average of $1,943.
What is the median home value in Reno County, Kansas?
The median home value in Reno County, Kansas is $125,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Reno County property tax rate higher than the Kansas average?
Reno County's effective property tax rate of 1.74% is higher than the Kansas average of 1.48%. This difference of 0.26% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Reno County rank for property taxes in Kansas?
Reno County ranks #83 out of 105 counties in Kansas by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.74% and median annual tax of $2,180, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.