Washington County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Nebraska. Population: 6,897.
The median annual property tax in Washington County is $4,106, which is 108% higher than the Nebraska state average and 114% above the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.48% on a median home value of $278,300. Property taxes represent 4.6% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$4,106
+108% vs State
+114% vs US
Median Home Value
$278,300
+82% vs State
+32% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.48%
+16% vs State
+56% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$4,132
$344/mo
Without Mortgage
$4,044
$337/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 | $4,106 +5.0% | 1.48% |
| 2022 | $3,912 +8.1% | 1.47% |
| 2021 | $3,620 +12.0% | 1.60% |
| 2020 | $3,231 +4.4% | 1.58% |
| 2019 | $3,095 | 1.58% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
4.6%
of median household income
Median Income
$90,188
per year
Monthly Tax
$342
per month
Other Counties in Nebraska
Custer County
Tax: $1,849/yr Rate: 1.15%
Blaine County
Tax: $1,211/yr Rate: 1.19%
Hall County
Tax: $2,854/yr Rate: 1.37%
Antelope County
Tax: $1,426/yr Rate: 1.22%
Dawes County
Tax: $1,970/yr Rate: 1.34%
Frontier County
Tax: $1,979/yr Rate: 1.43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Washington County, Nebraska? ▼
The median annual property tax in Washington County is $4,106 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.48% on a median home value of $278,300.
How does Washington County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Washington County are 114% above the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.48% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Washington County? ▼
In Washington County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,132 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $4,044. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Washington County? ▼
Property taxes in Washington County represent approximately 4.6% of the median household income of $90,188. 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.