Butler County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Nebraska. Population: 2,841.
The median annual property tax in Butler County is $1,941, which is 2% lower than the Nebraska state average and 1% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.17% on a median home value of $165,700. Property taxes represent 2.3% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,941
-2% vs State
+1% vs US
Median Home Value
$165,700
+8% vs State
-22% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.17%
-9% vs State
+23% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$2,172
$181/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,779
$148/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 | $1,941 +7.2% | 1.17% |
| 2022 | $1,810 +9.6% | 1.20% |
| 2021 | $1,651 +5.8% | 1.22% |
| 2020 | $1,561 +0.6% | 1.23% |
| 2019 | $1,552 | 1.32% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.3%
of median household income
Median Income
$82,603
per year
Monthly Tax
$162
per month
Other Counties in Nebraska
Pawnee County
Tax: $1,191/yr Rate: 1.59%
Webster County
Tax: $1,468/yr Rate: 1.44%
Valley County
Tax: $1,897/yr Rate: 1.55%
Sherman County
Tax: $1,652/yr Rate: 1.22%
Arthur County
Tax: $1,574/yr Rate: 0.83%
Logan County
Tax: $1,603/yr Rate: 1.00%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Butler County, Nebraska? ▼
The median annual property tax in Butler County is $1,941 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.17% on a median home value of $165,700.
How does Butler County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Butler County are 1% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.17% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Butler County? ▼
In Butler County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,172 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,779. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Butler County? ▼
Property taxes in Butler County represent approximately 2.3% of the median household income of $82,603. 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.