66770 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66770 (Riverton, Kansas) pay a median of $1,291/year in property taxes on homes valued at $131,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.98%, which is 32% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66770 is approximately $108, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cherokee County. This is $714 less than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66770 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 66010 (0.98%) and 66204 (0.98%).

In Riverton, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $85,750, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas assesses at 12% of fair market value with reassessment triggered at purchase. Cherokee County provides a Homestead Property Tax Exemption reducing taxable value and a Senior Homestead Exemption for owners 65+ — submit your application to the Cherokee County Appraiser before January 1 to claim exemption benefits. File during the same month as your closing to avoid missing the annual deadline.