67579 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 67579 (Sterling, Kansas) pay a median of $2,194/year in property taxes on homes valued at $149,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.47%, which is near the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 67579 is approximately $183, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Rice County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 67579 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 67640 (1.47%) and 67567 (1.47%).

In Sterling, property taxes represent approximately 3.9% of the median household income of $56,977, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas has no statewide property tax cap; Rice County reassesses property every four years and will value your home at the purchase price upon acquisition. File for the Homestead Property Tax Exemption with the Rice County Appraiser if you are 65+ or disabled — this exemption reduces your taxable value and can lower your annual bill significantly. Review your tax assessment notice and submit any value protest within 30 days of receipt.