How much are property taxes in Potosi Township, KS?
Homeowners in Potosi Township, KS pay a median of $2,286 (±$256) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,483.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,132.
That is about 1.6% of the median home value of $147,000.
In Potosi Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,278 in 2015–2019 to $2,286 in 2020–2024 (+78.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,286 (±$256)
- With a mortgage
- $2,483
- Without a mortgage
- $2,132
- Share of median value
- 1.6%
Real estate taxes in Potosi Township against Linn County, its state and the nation
| Potosi Township | Linn County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,286 (±$256) | $2,007 (±$178) | $2,798 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,483 (±$264) | $2,149 (±$274) | $3,056 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,132 (±$366) | $1,926 (±$231) | $2,432 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $147,000 (±$35,390) | $173,600 (±$14,994) | $217,200 (±$1,343) | $332,700 |
In Potosi Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Linn County ($2,007).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($2,798).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Linn County, Potosi Township ranks 5 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 528 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 Potosi Township
The median tax ($2,286) is 1.6% of the median home value ($147,000).
Across Linn 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 Potosi Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,278 (±$147) | $2,286 (±$256) | +78.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $87,000 (±$8,220) | $147,000 (±$35,390) | +69.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,246 (±$234) | $1,168 (±$197) | −6.3% | Down 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 Potosi Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potosi Township | — | $2,286 (±$256) | — |
| Pleasanton | 1.1 mi | $1,973 (±$302) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Township (Linn County) | 5.9 mi | $3,203 (±$1,898) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan Township (Linn County) | 6.5 mi | $1,000 (±$482) | Lower |
| Walnut Township | 7.4 mi | $822 (±$363) | Lower |
| Amoret | 7.6 mi | $385 (±$96) | Lower |
| Mound City | 7.8 mi | $2,634 (±$502) | Not measurably different |
| Prescott | 7.9 mi | $615 (±$215) | Lower |
| Hume | 8.2 mi | $617 (±$246) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sheridan Township (Linn County), KS ($1,000), Walnut Township, MO ($822), Amoret, MO ($385).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Linn County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Township (Linn County) | $3,571 (±$404) |
| 2 | Valley Township (Linn County) | $3,203 (±$1,898) |
| 3 | Mound City | $2,634 (±$502) |
| 4 | Mound City Township | $2,383 (±$408) |
| 5 | Potosi Township | $2,286 (±$256) |
| 6 | Pleasanton | $1,973 (±$302) |
| 7 | Liberty Township (Linn County) | $1,885 (±$629) |
| 8 | Lincoln Township (Linn County) | $1,827 (±$194) |
| 9 | Linn Valley | $1,811 (±$249) |
| 10 | La Cygne | $1,668 (±$258) |
| 11 | Centerville Township (Linn County) | $1,500 (±$1,150) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Linn 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 Potosi Township
How much are property taxes in Potosi Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Potosi Township, KS is $2,286 (±$256) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Potosi Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.6% of the median home value in Potosi Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Potosi Township gone up?
In Potosi Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,278 in 2015–2019 to $2,286 in 2020–2024 (+78.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Are property taxes in Potosi Township higher than in Linn County?
In Potosi Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Linn County ($2,007).
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 — Potosi township, Linn County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Potosi township, Linn County, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Potosi township, Linn County, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Potosi township, Linn County, Kansas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Potosi township, Linn 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 Potosi township, Linn County, Kansas (county subdivision:57175, in state:20 county:107).
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.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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