How much are property taxes in Rockford Township, KS?
Homeowners in Rockford Township, KS pay a median of $3,103 (±$157) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,177.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,960.
That is about 1.4% of the median home value of $217,700.
In Rockford Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,154 in 2015–2019 to $3,103 in 2020–2024 (+44.1%).
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
- $3,103 (±$157)
- With a mortgage
- $3,177
- Without a mortgage
- $2,960
- Share of median value
- 1.4%
Real estate taxes in Rockford Township against Sedgwick County, its state and the nation
| Rockford Township | Sedgwick County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,103 (±$157) | $2,461 (±$41) | $2,798 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,177 (±$192) | $2,593 (±$49) | $3,056 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,960 (±$312) | $2,244 (±$79) | $2,432 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $217,700 (±$11,548) | $203,300 (±$3,353) | $217,200 (±$1,343) | $332,700 |
In Rockford Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Sedgwick County ($2,461).
It is also higher than in Kansas ($2,798).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Sedgwick County, Rockford Township ranks 20 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 247 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 Rockford Township
The median tax ($3,103) is 1.4% of the median home value ($217,700).
Across Sedgwick 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 Rockford Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,154 (±$97) | $3,103 (±$157) | +44.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $152,000 (±$5,772) | $217,700 (±$11,548) | +43.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,390 (±$58) | $1,650 (±$81) | +18.7% | 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 Rockford Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Township | — | $3,103 (±$157) | — |
| Mulvane | 3.5 mi | $2,683 (±$293) | Lower |
| Derby | 3.6 mi | $3,358 (±$143) | Higher |
| Rose Hill | 5.2 mi | $3,578 (±$164) | Higher |
| Gypsum Township (Sedgwick County) | 5.5 mi | $4,545 (±$512) | Higher |
| Salem Township (Sedgwick County) | 6.0 mi | $2,296 (±$297) | Lower |
| Riverside Township (Sedgwick County) | 6.2 mi | $2,182 (±$232) | Lower |
| Gore Township | 6.7 mi | $2,292 (±$731) | Lower |
| Richland Township (Butler County) | 6.7 mi | $3,583 (±$252) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mulvane, KS ($2,683), Salem Township (Sedgwick County), KS ($2,296), Riverside Township (Sedgwick County), KS ($2,182).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Derby, KS ($3,358), Rose Hill, KS ($3,578), Gypsum Township (Sedgwick County), KS ($4,545).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Sedgwick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Andale | $3,374 (±$270) |
| 15 | Derby | $3,358 (±$143) |
| 16 | Valley Center Township (Sedgwick County) | $3,306 (±$419) |
| 17 | Garden Plain | $3,304 (±$412) |
| 18 | Kechi | $3,244 (±$488) |
| 19 | Bel Aire | $3,213 (±$267) |
| 20 | Rockford Township | $3,103 (±$157) |
| 21 | Ohio Township (Sedgwick County) | $3,079 (±$982) |
| 22 | Lincoln Township (Sedgwick County) | $3,034 (±$912) |
| 23 | Attica Township | $2,917 (±$269) |
| 24 | Ninnescah Township (Sedgwick County) | $2,856 (±$365) |
| 25 | Union Township (Sedgwick County) | $2,841 (±$215) |
| 26 | Goddard | $2,840 (±$326) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in Sedgwick 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 Rockford Township
How much are property taxes in Rockford Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Rockford Township, KS is $3,103 (±$157) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Rockford Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.4% of the median home value in Rockford Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Rockford Township gone up?
In Rockford Township, the median real estate tax went from $2,154 in 2015–2019 to $3,103 in 2020–2024 (+44.1%).
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 Rockford Township higher than in Sedgwick County?
In Rockford Township, the median real estate tax is higher than in Sedgwick County ($2,461).
It is also higher than in Kansas ($2,798).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford township, Sedgwick County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford township, Sedgwick County, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford township, Sedgwick County, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford township, Sedgwick County, Kansas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford township, Sedgwick 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 Rockford township, Sedgwick County, Kansas (county subdivision:60675, in state:20 county:173).
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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