Rawlins County property tax
Homeowners in Rawlins County, Kansas typically pay about 1.56% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,620 on a median home value of $103,800.
Typical effective rate
1.56%
higher than 9% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,620
per year
Median home value
$103,800
In KS
#46
of 105 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.56% — 66% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 21% higher than the Kansas median of 1.29%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,227 for mortgaged homes, $1,219 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 46th highest effective rate of 105 ranked Kansas counties; nationally it sits around the 91th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Rawlins County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.56%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Rawlins County, KS?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Rawlins County is 1.56% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,620) divided by the median home value ($103,800) 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 Rawlins County?
The median owner-occupied home in Rawlins County is valued at $103,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,620 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,227, versus $1,219 for homes without one.
How does Rawlins County compare to the rest of Kansas?
Rawlins County's effective rate is 21% higher than the Kansas median, ranking 46th of 105 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Kansas counties
Counties ranked closest to Rawlins County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Kansas counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Edwards County | 1.58% | $1,120 |
| 44 | Sumner County | 1.58% | $2,130 |
| 45 | Bourbon County | 1.57% | $1,789 |
| 47 | Lyon County | 1.55% | $2,341 |
| 48 | Rice County | 1.52% | $1,593 |
| 49 | Ford County | 1.52% | $2,300 |
Official data & resources for Rawlins County
- Rawlins County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Rawlins County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Rawlins 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.