Nebraska Property Tax Data
ACS 2023 property tax data for 93 counties in NE.
The average median property tax in Nebraska is $1,972/year, which is 3% above the national average of $1,923. The average effective tax rate is 1.28% on a median home value of $152,847. Taxes range from $853 in Grant County to $5,157 in Sarpy County.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$1,972
+3% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$152,847
-28% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
1.28%
+35% vs US avg
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All Counties in Nebraska (93)
| County | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $2,670 | 1.44% |
| Antelope County | $1,426 | 1.22% |
| Arthur County | $1,574 | 0.83% |
| Banner County | $2,516 | 1.51% |
| Blaine County | $1,211 | 1.19% |
| Boone County | $1,673 | 1.02% |
| Box Butte County | $2,397 | 1.49% |
| Boyd County | $1,268 | 1.22% |
| Brown County | $1,082 | 1.08% |
| Buffalo County | $3,435 | 1.45% |
| Burt County | $1,824 | 1.45% |
| Butler County | $1,941 | 1.17% |
| Cass County | $3,545 | 1.43% |
| Cedar County | $1,827 | 1.04% |
| Chase County | $2,156 | 1.21% |
| Cherry County | $1,373 | 1.01% |
| Cheyenne County | $2,248 | 1.74% |
| Clay County | $1,886 | 1.29% |
| Colfax County | $1,612 | 1.25% |
| Cuming County | $1,815 | 1.04% |
| Custer County | $1,849 | 1.15% |
| Dakota County | $2,680 | 1.59% |
| Dawes County | $1,970 | 1.34% |
| Dawson County | $1,989 | 1.26% |
| Deuel County | $1,455 | 1.50% |
| Dixon County | $1,714 | 1.21% |
| Dodge County | $2,591 | 1.38% |
| Douglas County | $4,295 | 1.75% |
| Dundy County | $971 | 0.82% |
| Fillmore County | $1,481 | 1.13% |
| Franklin County | $1,123 | 1.13% |
| Frontier County | $1,979 | 1.43% |
| Furnas County | $1,330 | 1.45% |
| Gage County | $2,406 | 1.44% |
| Garden County | $1,127 | 1.18% |
| Garfield County | $2,085 | 1.44% |
| Gosper County | $2,407 | 1.19% |
| Grant County | $853 | 0.75% |
| Greeley County | $1,372 | 1.56% |
| Hall County | $2,854 | 1.37% |
| Hamilton County | $2,287 | 0.96% |
| Harlan County | $1,690 | 1.15% |
| Hayes County | $1,429 | 1.27% |
| Hitchcock County | $1,105 | 1.24% |
| Holt County | $1,731 | 1.14% |
| Hooker County | $1,222 | 1.43% |
| Howard County | $2,314 | 1.13% |
| Jefferson County | $1,709 | 1.45% |
| Johnson County | $1,993 | 1.52% |
| Kearney County | $2,675 | 1.23% |
| Keith County | $2,204 | 1.40% |
| Keya Paha County | $1,240 | 1.14% |
| Kimball County | $1,905 | 1.73% |
| Knox County | $1,426 | 1.22% |
| Lancaster County | $4,055 | 1.57% |
| Lincoln County | $2,704 | 1.48% |
| Logan County | $1,603 | 1.00% |
| Loup County | $965 | 0.80% |
| Madison County | $2,619 | 1.34% |
| McPherson County | $1,320 | 1.06% |
| Merrick County | $1,969 | 1.17% |
| Morrill County | $1,453 | 1.30% |
| Nance County | $1,470 | 1.20% |
| Nemaha County | $1,761 | 1.41% |
| Nuckolls County | $1,164 | 1.28% |
| Otoe County | $2,658 | 1.44% |
| Pawnee County | $1,191 | 1.59% |
| Perkins County | $1,513 | 1.01% |
| Phelps County | $2,386 | 1.38% |
| Pierce County | $2,115 | 1.16% |
| Platte County | $2,789 | 1.34% |
| Polk County | $1,748 | 0.98% |
| Red Willow County | $1,811 | 1.26% |
| Richardson County | $1,329 | 1.38% |
| Rock County | $1,264 | 1.02% |
| Saline County | $2,445 | 1.35% |
| Sarpy County | $5,157 | 1.79% |
| Saunders County | $3,247 | 1.35% |
| Scotts Bluff County | $2,401 | 1.49% |
| Seward County | $2,791 | 1.20% |
| Sheridan County | $1,416 | 1.38% |
| Sherman County | $1,652 | 1.22% |
| Sioux County | $1,721 | 1.21% |
| Stanton County | $2,409 | 1.31% |
| Thayer County | $1,207 | 1.14% |
| Thomas County | $1,228 | 1.09% |
| Thurston County | $1,599 | 1.52% |
| Valley County | $1,897 | 1.55% |
| Washington County | $4,106 | 1.48% |
| Wayne County | $2,432 | 1.19% |
| Webster County | $1,468 | 1.44% |
| Wheeler County | $1,240 | 0.91% |
| York County | $2,115 | 1.20% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Nebraska? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Nebraska is $1,972 per year, based on ACS 2023 data. The average effective tax rate is 1.28%.
How does Nebraska compare to the national average? ▼
Nebraska property taxes are 3% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $1,972 per year compared to $1,923 nationally.
Which county in Nebraska has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Grant County has the lowest median property tax in Nebraska at $853 per year with an effective rate of 0.75%. The highest is Sarpy County at $5,157.
How are property taxes calculated? ▼
Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the local tax rate (mill rate). Rates vary by county, city, and school district. The effective tax rate shown here is the median tax paid divided by the median home value, which provides a standardized comparison across counties.