Russell County Property Taxes
Russell County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
4.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$155/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.75%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$106,400
State avg ▼ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,615
$218/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,213
$101/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#84
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Russell County, Kansas
Russell County taxes exceed national norms
Russell County's effective tax rate of 1.751% sits well above the national median of 1.1%, placing it among higher-taxed counties nationwide. The median annual tax of $1,863 reflects the county's substantial local revenue needs.
Russell ranks 3rd in Kansas tax rates
At 1.751%, Russell County's effective rate is the third-highest in Kansas, behind Rush County (1.897%) and Rooks County (1.770%), and above the state average of 1.549%. The median home value of $106,400 generates $1,863 in annual tax revenue per household.
Steeper taxes than most nearby counties
Russell County's 1.751% rate exceeds Scott County (1.532%), Saline County (1.328%), and Sedgwick County (1.230%), matching the regional pattern of higher taxes in central Kansas. Only Rooks and Rush counties impose heavier burdens nearby.
Median tax of $1,863 on $106,400 home
Russell County homeowners with a median-valued property of $106,400 pay approximately $1,863 annually in property taxes. That figure climbs to $2,615 when adjustments for mortgages and escrow are included.
Check your assessment for overvaluation
Russell County's elevated effective rate makes a property assessment review worthwhile—even small reductions can save hundreds over time. Request your county assessor's comparison of your home to recent sales of similar properties in your neighborhood.
How Russell County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Russell County
1.75%
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.