Polk County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Nebraska. Population: 1,680.
The median annual property tax in Polk County is $1,748, which is 11% lower than the Nebraska state average and 9% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 0.98% on a median home value of $177,800. Property taxes represent 2.4% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,748
-11% vs State
-9% vs US
Median Home Value
$177,800
+16% vs State
-16% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
0.98%
-23% vs State
+3% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,829
$152/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,588
$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 | $1,748 +5.7% | 0.98% |
| 2022 | $1,654 +10.8% | 1.08% |
| 2021 | $1,493 +3.9% | 1.20% |
| 2020 | $1,437 -0.1% | 1.22% |
| 2019 | $1,438 | 1.34% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.4%
of median household income
Median Income
$71,771
per year
Monthly Tax
$146
per month
Other Counties in Nebraska
Thurston County
Tax: $1,599/yr Rate: 1.52%
Knox County
Tax: $1,426/yr Rate: 1.22%
Lancaster County
Tax: $4,055/yr Rate: 1.57%
Box Butte County
Tax: $2,397/yr Rate: 1.49%
Nance County
Tax: $1,470/yr Rate: 1.20%
Boyd County
Tax: $1,268/yr Rate: 1.22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Polk County, Nebraska? ▼
The median annual property tax in Polk County is $1,748 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 0.98% on a median home value of $177,800.
How does Polk County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Polk County are 9% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 0.98% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Polk County? ▼
In Polk County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,829 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,588. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Polk County? ▼
Property taxes in Polk County represent approximately 2.4% of the median household income of $71,771. 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.