How much are property taxes in Cherokee Township (Cherokee County), KS?
Homeowners in Cherokee Township (Cherokee County), KS pay a median of $1,078 (±$464) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,417.
That is about 0.7% of the median home value of $158,200.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,078 (±$464)
- Without a mortgage
- $1,417
- Share of median value
- 0.7%
Real estate taxes in Cherokee Township (Cherokee County) against Cherokee County, its state and the nation
| Cherokee Township (Cherokee County) | Cherokee County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,078 (±$464) | $1,219 (±$89) | $2,798 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | — | $1,469 (±$152) | $3,056 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,417 (±$731) | $1,068 (±$113) | $2,432 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $158,200 (±$15,345) | $100,100 (±$8,948) | $217,200 (±$1,343) | $332,700 |
In Cherokee Township (Cherokee County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Cherokee County ($1,219).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($2,798).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Cherokee County, Cherokee Township (Cherokee County) ranks 10 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1247 of 1,494.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Cherokee Township (Cherokee County)
The median tax ($1,078) is 0.7% of the median home value ($158,200).
Across Cherokee County the same ratio is 1.2%.
Across Kansas it is 1.3%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Cherokee Township (Cherokee County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $55,400 (±$5,177) | $158,200 (±$15,345) | +185.6% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Cherokee Township (Cherokee County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Township (Cherokee County) | — | $1,078 (±$464) | — |
| Weir | 0.8 mi | $915 (±$171) | Not measurably different |
| Scammon | 3.3 mi | $912 (±$114) | Not measurably different |
| Cherokee | 4.3 mi | $818 (±$139) | Not measurably different |
| Baker Township (Crawford County) | 4.8 mi | $2,076 (±$518) | Higher |
| Pleasant View Township | 5.7 mi | $929 (±$432) | Not measurably different |
| Ross Township (Cherokee County) | 6.3 mi | $568 (±$260) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan Township (Crawford County) | 8.7 mi | $1,100 (±$171) | Not measurably different |
| West Mineral | 8.8 mi | $713 (±$330) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Baker Township (Crawford County), KS ($2,076).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cherokee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lola Township | $1,531 (±$540) |
| 5 | Garden Township (Cherokee County) | $1,441 (±$270) |
| 6 | Columbus | $1,369 (±$180) |
| 7 | Baxter Springs | $1,296 (±$129) |
| 8 | Spring Valley Township (Cherokee County) | $1,294 (±$280) |
| 9 | Lowell Township | $1,137 (±$523) |
| 10 | Cherokee Township (Cherokee County) | $1,078 (±$464) |
| 11 | Pleasant View Township | $929 (±$432) |
| 12 | Weir | $915 (±$171) |
| 13 | Lyon Township (Cherokee County) | $913 (±$151) |
| 14 | Scammon | $912 (±$114) |
| 15 | Galena | $747 (±$199) |
| 16 | West Mineral | $713 (±$330) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Cherokee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cherokee Township (Cherokee County)
How much are property taxes in Cherokee Township (Cherokee County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Cherokee Township (Cherokee County), KS is $1,078 (±$464) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Cherokee Township (Cherokee County)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.7% of the median home value in Cherokee Township (Cherokee County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Cherokee Township (Cherokee County) higher than in Cherokee County?
In Cherokee Township (Cherokee County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Cherokee County ($1,219).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($2,798).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherokee township, Cherokee County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherokee township, Cherokee County, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherokee township, Cherokee County, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherokee township, Cherokee County, Kansas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cherokee township, Cherokee County, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Cherokee township, Cherokee County, Kansas (county subdivision:12800, in state:20 county:021).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .