How much are property taxes in Ross Township (Cherokee County), KS?
Homeowners in Ross Township (Cherokee County), KS pay a median of $568 (±$260) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $424.
That is about 0.7% of the median home value of $82,200.
In Ross Township (Cherokee County), the median real estate tax went from $773 in 2015–2019 to $568 in 2020–2024 (−26.5%).
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
- $568 (±$260)
- Without a mortgage
- $424
- Share of median value
- 0.7%
Real estate taxes in Ross Township (Cherokee County) against Cherokee County, its state and the nation
| Ross Township (Cherokee County) | Cherokee County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $568 (±$260) | $1,219 (±$89) | $2,798 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | — | $1,469 (±$152) | $3,056 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $424 (±$220) | $1,068 (±$113) | $2,432 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $82,200 (±$18,180) | $100,100 (±$8,948) | $217,200 (±$1,343) | $332,700 |
In Ross Township (Cherokee County), the median real estate tax is lower than in 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, Ross Township (Cherokee County) ranks 17 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 1445 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 Ross Township (Cherokee County)
The median tax ($568) is 0.7% of the median home value ($82,200).
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 Ross Township (Cherokee County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $773 (±$159) | $568 (±$260) | −26.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $75,000 (±$6,308) | $82,200 (±$18,180) | +9.6% | 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 Ross Township (Cherokee County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Township (Cherokee County) | — | $568 (±$260) | — |
| West Mineral | 2.7 mi | $713 (±$330) | Not measurably different |
| Scammon | 3.1 mi | $912 (±$114) | Higher |
| Cherokee | 5.8 mi | $818 (±$139) | Not measurably different |
| Weir | 6.3 mi | $915 (±$171) | Higher |
| Cherokee Township (Cherokee County) | 6.3 mi | $1,078 (±$464) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan Township (Cherokee County) | 6.9 mi | $1,693 (±$150) | Higher |
| Columbus | 7.4 mi | $1,369 (±$180) | Higher |
| Salamanca Township | 8.2 mi | $2,098 (±$807) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Scammon, KS ($912), Weir, KS ($915), Sheridan Township (Cherokee County), KS ($1,693).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 17 | Ross Township (Cherokee County) | $568 (±$260) |
| 18 | Shawnee Township | $478 (±$149) |
Showing 8 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 Ross Township (Cherokee County)
How much are property taxes in Ross Township (Cherokee County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Ross Township (Cherokee County), KS is $568 (±$260) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Ross 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 Ross Township (Cherokee County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Ross Township (Cherokee County) gone up?
In Ross Township (Cherokee County), the median real estate tax went from $773 in 2015–2019 to $568 in 2020–2024 (−26.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Are property taxes in Ross Township (Cherokee County) higher than in Cherokee County?
In Ross Township (Cherokee County), the median real estate tax is lower than in 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 — Ross township, Cherokee County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ross township, Cherokee County, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ross township, Cherokee County, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ross township, Cherokee County, Kansas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ross 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 Ross township, Cherokee County, Kansas (county subdivision:61350, 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.
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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 .
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