Rice County, KS Property Taxes (2026)

Rice County owners pay a median of $1,636 a year on a median home value of $105,500, an effective rate of 1.55%. That's the 53rd-highest rate of 105 Kansas counties with Census data, below the Kansas county median of 1.55%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.55%

53rd highest of 105 in KS

Median annual bill

$1,636

~$136/month

Median home value

$105,500

Kansas county median

1.55%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Rice County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Rice County's 1.55% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,635
Savings at 10–15% off
$164–$245
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Rice County vs. Kansas vs. U.S. property tax rates

Rice County1.55%
Kansas county median1.55%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Rice County's effective property tax rate is 1.55%, vs. 1.55% for the median Kansas county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 53rd of 105 in Kansas. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Rice County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Rice County Appraiser. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Rice County deadline is March 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Appraiser.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,636 bill, 10–15% off is $164–$245 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Kansas

Kansas homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Rice County Appraiser for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Rice County, Kansas?
The median effective property tax rate in Rice County is 1.55%: a median annual bill of $1,636 on a median home value of $105,500. That's the 53rd-highest rate of 105 Kansas counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Rice County?
The median Rice County property tax bill is $1,636 a year, about $136 a month, compared with a Kansas county median of $1,863.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Rice County?
The deadline to appeal in Rice County is March 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Rice County a high property tax area?
Rice County's 1.55% effective rate is below the Kansas county median of 1.55% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 53rd-highest rate of 105 Kansas counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Rice County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Ellsworth County

Rate: 1.52%

Median bill: $1,766

Reno County

Rate: 1.74%

Median bill: $2,180

McPherson County

Rate: 1.40%

Median bill: $2,780

Barton County

Rate: 1.66%

Median bill: $1,948

Stafford County

Rate: 1.56%

Median bill: $1,505

Saline County

Rate: 1.33%

Median bill: $2,283

Harvey County

Rate: 1.45%

Median bill: $2,517

Lincoln County

Rate: 1.55%

Median bill: $1,432

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