Rice County Property Taxes
Rice County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
15.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$136/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.55%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$105,500
State avg ▼ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,935
$161/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,236
$103/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#55
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Rice County, Kansas
Rice County essentially matches national average
Rice County's effective tax rate of 1.551% sits just 2 basis points above the national median of 1.549%, placing the county at the 50th percentile nationwide. This means Rice residents pay a property tax burden almost exactly average compared to the rest of America.
Nearly aligned with Kansas average
At 1.551%, Rice County's effective rate closely tracks the Kansas state average of 1.549%, making it one of the most representative counties in the state. The median property tax of $1,636 sits $307 below the statewide median of $1,943.
Among region's lowest-taxed counties
Rice's 1.551% rate ranks second-lowest in this group, trailing only Pottawatomie County (1.110%) and substantially below Pawnee (1.789%), Pratt (1.763%), and Reno (1.744%). South-central Kansas residents benefit from Rice's favorable position.
What homeowners pay annually
A typical Rice County home valued at $105,500 generates approximately $1,636 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure rises to $1,935; without one, it drops to $1,236.
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Many Kansas homeowners pay more than they should due to outdated assessments.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 Rice County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Rice County
1.55%
Effective rate
Kansas Avg
1.48%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.