Colfax County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Nebraska. Population: 2,768.
The median annual property tax in Colfax County is $1,612, which is 18% lower than the Nebraska state average and 16% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.25% on a median home value of $128,800. Property taxes represent 2.0% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,612
-18% vs State
-16% vs US
Median Home Value
$128,800
-16% vs State
-39% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.25%
-2% vs State
+32% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,665
$139/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,584
$132/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 | $1,612 +9.1% | 1.25% |
| 2022 | $1,477 +2.6% | 1.43% |
| 2021 | $1,440 +11.9% | 1.61% |
| 2020 | $1,287 -7.2% | 1.39% |
| 2019 | $1,387 | 1.37% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.0%
of median household income
Median Income
$79,720
per year
Monthly Tax
$134
per month
Other Counties in Nebraska
Keith County
Tax: $2,204/yr Rate: 1.40%
Hayes County
Tax: $1,429/yr Rate: 1.27%
Hitchcock County
Tax: $1,105/yr Rate: 1.24%
Lancaster County
Tax: $4,055/yr Rate: 1.57%
Harlan County
Tax: $1,690/yr Rate: 1.15%
Fillmore County
Tax: $1,481/yr Rate: 1.13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Colfax County, Nebraska? ▼
The median annual property tax in Colfax County is $1,612 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.25% on a median home value of $128,800.
How does Colfax County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Colfax County are 16% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.25% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Colfax County? ▼
In Colfax County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,665 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,584. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Colfax County? ▼
Property taxes in Colfax County represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $79,720. 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.