Pawnee County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Nebraska. Population: 871.
The median annual property tax in Pawnee County is $1,191, which is 40% lower than the Nebraska state average and 38% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.59% on a median home value of $74,800. Property taxes represent 2.2% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,191
-40% vs State
-38% vs US
Median Home Value
$74,800
-51% vs State
-65% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.59%
+24% vs State
+67% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,860
$155/mo
Without Mortgage
$878
$73/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 | $1,191 +13.0% | 1.59% |
| 2022 | $1,054 +3.2% | 1.42% |
| 2021 | $1,021 -7.4% | 1.47% |
| 2020 | $1,103 +0.4% | 1.54% |
| 2019 | $1,099 | 1.55% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.2%
of median household income
Median Income
$54,926
per year
Monthly Tax
$99
per month
Other Counties in Nebraska
Webster County
Tax: $1,468/yr Rate: 1.44%
Franklin County
Tax: $1,123/yr Rate: 1.13%
Loup County
Tax: $965/yr Rate: 0.80%
Blaine County
Tax: $1,211/yr Rate: 1.19%
Howard County
Tax: $2,314/yr Rate: 1.13%
Arthur County
Tax: $1,574/yr Rate: 0.83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Pawnee County, Nebraska? ▼
The median annual property tax in Pawnee County is $1,191 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.59% on a median home value of $74,800.
How does Pawnee County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Pawnee County are 38% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.59% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Pawnee County? ▼
In Pawnee County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,860 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $878. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Pawnee County? ▼
Property taxes in Pawnee County represent approximately 2.2% of the median household income of $54,926. 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.