Box Butte County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Nebraska. Population: 3,424.
The median annual property tax in Box Butte County is $2,397, which is 22% higher than the Nebraska state average and 25% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.49% on a median home value of $161,100. Property taxes represent 3.5% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$2,397
+22% vs State
+25% vs US
Median Home Value
$161,100
+5% vs State
-24% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.49%
+16% vs State
+57% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,505
$209/mo
Without Mortgage
$2,303
$192/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,397 -2.4% | 1.49% |
| 2022 | $2,455 +13.3% | 1.52% |
| 2021 | $2,167 +6.3% | 1.64% |
| 2020 | $2,038 +9.6% | 1.58% |
| 2019 | $1,860 | 1.64% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
3.5%
of median household income
Median Income
$68,778
per year
Monthly Tax
$200
per month
Other Counties in Nebraska
Frontier County
Tax: $1,979/yr Rate: 1.43%
Platte County
Tax: $2,789/yr Rate: 1.34%
Butler County
Tax: $1,941/yr Rate: 1.17%
Polk County
Tax: $1,748/yr Rate: 0.98%
Otoe County
Tax: $2,658/yr Rate: 1.44%
Douglas County
Tax: $4,295/yr Rate: 1.75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Box Butte County, Nebraska? ▼
The median annual property tax in Box Butte County is $2,397 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.49% on a median home value of $161,100.
How does Box Butte County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Box Butte County are 25% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.49% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Box Butte County? ▼
In Box Butte County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,505 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $2,303. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Box Butte County? ▼
Property taxes in Box Butte County represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $68,778. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.