How much are property taxes in Sherman Township (Riley County), KS?
Homeowners in Sherman Township (Riley County), KS pay a median of $3,225 (±$368) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $2,388.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $3,671.
That is about 1.6% of the median home value of $205,500.
In Sherman Township (Riley County), the median real estate tax went from $2,041 in 2015–2019 to $3,225 in 2020–2024 (+58.0%).
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
- $3,225 (±$368)
- With a mortgage
- $2,388
- Without a mortgage
- $3,671
- Share of median value
- 1.6%
Real estate taxes in Sherman Township (Riley County) against Riley County, its state and the nation
| Sherman Township (Riley County) | Riley County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,225 (±$368) | $3,466 (±$164) | $2,798 (±$18) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $2,388 (±$690) | $3,620 (±$180) | $3,056 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $3,671 (±$406) | $3,175 (±$383) | $2,432 (±$29) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $205,500 (±$24,116) | $237,100 (±$11,412) | $217,200 (±$1,343) | $332,700 |
In Sherman Township (Riley County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Riley County ($3,466).
It is also higher than in Kansas ($2,798).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Riley County, Sherman Township (Riley County) ranks 7 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 222 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 Sherman Township (Riley County)
The median tax ($3,225) is 1.6% of the median home value ($205,500).
Across Riley County the same ratio is 1.5%.
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 Sherman Township (Riley County) have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,041 (±$476) | $3,225 (±$368) | +58.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $161,500 (±$21,831) | $205,500 (±$24,116) | +27.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,505 (±$355) | $1,853 (±$357) | +23.1% | 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 Sherman Township (Riley County)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Township (Riley County) | — | $3,225 (±$368) | — |
| Randolph | 4.0 mi | $2,196 (±$469) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Riley County) | 5.7 mi | $2,469 (±$333) | Lower |
| Grant Township (Riley County) | 5.7 mi | $3,531 (±$378) | Not measurably different |
| Leonardville | 6.0 mi | $1,472 (±$266) | Lower |
| Riley | 6.6 mi | $2,339 (±$509) | Lower |
| Blue Valley Township | 8.1 mi | $1,471 (±$348) | Lower |
| Bala Township | 8.1 mi | $1,758 (±$431) | Lower |
| Olsburg | 8.2 mi | $1,525 (±$402) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Randolph, KS ($2,196), Jackson Township (Riley County), KS ($2,469), Leonardville, KS ($1,472).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Riley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swede Creek Township | $4,500 (±$3,128) |
| 2 | Center Township (Riley County) | $3,900 (±$1,850) |
| 3 | Manhattan | $3,767 (±$218) |
| 4 | Grant Township (Riley County) | $3,531 (±$378) |
| 5 | Wildcat Township (Riley County) | $3,324 (±$314) |
| 6 | Ashland Township | $3,250 (±$3,046) |
| 7 | Sherman Township (Riley County) | $3,225 (±$368) |
| 8 | Zeandale Township | $2,854 (±$870) |
| 9 | Ogden Township | $2,696 (±$271) |
| 10 | Madison Township (Riley County) | $2,521 (±$226) |
| 11 | Manhattan Township | $2,518 (±$1,151) |
| 12 | Jackson Township (Riley County) | $2,469 (±$333) |
| 13 | Ogden | $2,390 (±$242) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Riley 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 Sherman Township (Riley County)
How much are property taxes in Sherman Township (Riley County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Sherman Township (Riley County), KS is $3,225 (±$368) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Sherman Township (Riley County)?
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 Sherman Township (Riley County), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Sherman Township (Riley County) gone up?
In Sherman Township (Riley County), the median real estate tax went from $2,041 in 2015–2019 to $3,225 in 2020–2024 (+58.0%).
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 Sherman Township (Riley County) higher than in Riley County?
In Sherman Township (Riley County), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Riley County ($3,466).
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 — Sherman township, Riley County, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman township, Riley County, Kansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman township, Riley County, Kansas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman township, Riley County, Kansas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman township, Riley 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 Sherman township, Riley County, Kansas (county subdivision:65075, in state:20 county:161).
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 last updated on .
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