How much are property taxes in Rocewood Township, KS?
Homeowners in Rocewood Township, KS pay a median of $811 (±$131) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,250.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $761.
That is about 1.7% of the median home value of $48,200.
In Rocewood Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,061 in 2015–2019 to $811 in 2020–2024 (−23.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $811 (±$131)
- With a mortgage
- $2,250
- Without a mortgage
- $761
- Share of median value
- 1.7%
Real estate taxes in Rocewood Township against Rawlins County, its state and the nation
| Rocewood Township | Rawlins County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $811 (±$131) | $1,620 (±$273) | $2,798 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,250 (±$1,934) | $2,227 (±$390) | $3,056 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $761 (±$100) | $1,219 (±$549) | $2,432 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $48,200 (±$45,007) | $103,800 (±$13,665) | $217,200 (±$1,343) | $332,700 |
In Rocewood Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Rawlins County ($1,620).
It is also lower than in Kansas ($2,798).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Rawlins County, Rocewood Township ranks 6 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1364 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 Rocewood Township
The median tax ($811) is 1.7% of the median home value ($48,200).
Across Rawlins County the same ratio is 1.6%.
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 Rocewood Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,061 (±$342) | $811 (±$131) | −23.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $76,800 (±$13,216) | $48,200 (±$45,007) | −37.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,034 (±$141) | $1,446 (±$256) | +39.8% | No measurable change 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 Rocewood Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocewood Township | — | $811 (±$131) | — |
| McDonald | 3.7 mi | $743 (±$99) | Not measurably different |
| Bird City Township | 11 mi | $1,592 (±$392) | Higher |
| Mirage Township | 12 mi | $4,375 (±$1,400) | Higher |
| Bird City | 12 mi | $1,455 (±$301) | Higher |
| Center Township (Rawlins County) | 12 mi | $897 (±$51) | Not measurably different |
| Atwood Township | 15 mi | $2,257 (±$239) | Higher |
| Atwood | 15 mi | $2,258 (±$240) | Higher |
| Benkelman | 19 mi | $926 (±$177) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bird City Township, KS ($1,592), Mirage Township, KS ($4,375), Bird City, KS ($1,455).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Rawlins County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mirage Township | $4,375 (±$1,400) |
| 2 | Atwood | $2,258 (±$240) |
| 3 | Atwood Township | $2,257 (±$239) |
| 4 | Union Township (Rawlins County) | $2,033 (±$554) |
| 5 | Center Township (Rawlins County) | $897 (±$51) |
| 6 | Rocewood Township | $811 (±$131) |
| 7 | McDonald | $743 (±$99) |
| 8 | Jefferson Township (Rawlins County) | $692 (±$81) |
| 9 | Herndon | $530 (±$224) |
| 10 | Herl Township | $527 (±$116) |
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 Rocewood Township
How much are property taxes in Rocewood Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Rocewood Township, KS is $811 (±$131) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Rocewood Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.7% of the median home value in Rocewood Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Rocewood Township gone up?
In Rocewood Township, the median real estate tax went from $1,061 in 2015–2019 to $811 in 2020–2024 (−23.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Rocewood Township higher than in Rawlins County?
In Rocewood Township, the median real estate tax is lower than in Rawlins County ($1,620).
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 — Rocewood township, Rawlins County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocewood township, Rawlins County, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocewood township, Rawlins County, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocewood township, Rawlins County, Kansas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rocewood township, Rawlins 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 Rocewood township, Rawlins County, Kansas (county subdivision:60362, in state:20 county:153).
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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