Riley County Property Taxes
Riley County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
70.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$276/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.43%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$231,200
State avg ▲ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,480
$290/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,120
$260/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#33
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Riley County, Kansas
Riley County taxes above national average
Riley County's effective tax rate of 1.435% sits comfortably above the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the upper half of U.S. counties. Homeowners here pay a median of $3,317 annually—22% more than the national median of $2,690—reflecting both higher local rates and stronger property values.
Ranked 8th highest in Kansas
At 1.435%, Riley County's effective rate exceeds the Kansas state average of 1.549%, though it ranks 8th among the state's counties. The median tax of $3,317 is notably higher than the state median of $1,943, driven by a median home value of $231,200.
Higher taxes than central Kansas peers
Riley County residents pay substantially more than comparable rural counties nearby: Saline County at 1.328% and Russell County at 1.751% of median home value. Only Scott County in the immediate region approaches Riley's effective rate at 1.532%.
Expect $3,317 in annual property tax
On a median home valued at $231,200, Riley County homeowners pay approximately $3,317 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, that figure can reach $3,480 when accounting for escrow and county adjustments.
Many Riley County homes may be overassessed
Property assessments don't always reflect market reality, and homeowners who believe their home is overvalued can file a formal appeal with the county assessor. Taking 20 minutes to review your assessment could save you hundreds annually if you're successful.
How Riley County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Riley County
1.43%
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.