Russell County, KS Property Taxes (2026)

Russell County owners pay a median of $1,863 a year on a median home value of $106,400, an effective rate of 1.75%. That's the 22nd-highest rate of 105 Kansas counties with Census data, above 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

1.75%

22nd highest of 105 in KS

Median annual bill

$1,863

~$155/month

Median home value

$106,400

Kansas county median

1.55%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Russell County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Russell County's 1.75% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,862
Savings at 10–15% off
$186–$279
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Russell County vs. Kansas vs. U.S. property tax rates

Russell County1.75%
Kansas county median1.55%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Russell County's effective property tax rate is 1.75%, vs. 1.55% for the median Kansas county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 22nd 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 Russell County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Russell 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 $1,863 bill, 10–15% off is $186–$279 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Kansas

Kansas homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Russell 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 Russell County, Kansas?
The median effective property tax rate in Russell County is 1.75%: a median annual bill of $1,863 on a median home value of $106,400. That's the 22nd-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 Russell County?
The median Russell County property tax bill is $1,863 a year, about $155 a month, compared with a Kansas county median of $1,863.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Russell County?
The deadline to appeal in Russell County is March 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Russell County a high property tax area?
Russell County's 1.75% effective rate is above the Kansas county median of 1.55% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 22nd-highest rate of 105 Kansas counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Russell County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Ellis County

Rate: 1.22%

Median bill: $2,582

Osborne County

Rate: 1.61%

Median bill: $1,365

Barton County

Rate: 1.66%

Median bill: $1,948

Lincoln County

Rate: 1.55%

Median bill: $1,432

Ellsworth County

Rate: 1.52%

Median bill: $1,766

Rush County

Rate: 1.90%

Median bill: $1,504

Rooks County

Rate: 1.77%

Median bill: $1,593

Mitchell County

Rate: 1.90%

Median bill: $2,084

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