Mortgage vs free-and-clear medians
- With mortgage
- $3,832/yr
- Without mortgage
- $3,081/yr
- Gap
- $751
Statewide · Property tax · ACS 2024
Nebraska Property Taxes
The average Nebraska homeowner pays $3,549 a year at an effective rate of 1.49%. That bill is 78% above the U.S. median bill. Compare 93 counties below.
- $3,549
- Avg median tax
- 1.49%
- Effective rate
- #7 of 51
- U.S. rank (burden)
- 93
- Counties
Nebraska is one of the most heavily property-taxed places in the country: a median bill of $3,549 a year at an effective rate of 1.49%, the 7th-highest of 51 U.S. jurisdictions (50 states and DC).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2024), the median Nebraska homeowner pays $3,549 a year on a home worth $238,600, an effective rate of 1.49%. The bill runs 78% above the $1,993 national median. County medians range $929 (Grant County) to $5,473 (Sarpy County) across 93 counties.
What the statewide average misses
County medians in Nebraska run from $929 in Grant County to $5,473 (Sarpy County). That range is why a statewide figure is a starting point, not a parcel-level estimate.
- $929–$5,473 (Sarpy County)
- County median-bill range
- 1.49%
- Home-weighted county rate
- 63%
- Homes in the eight largest counties
County medians come from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024. The statewide effective rate in the hero is median tax divided by median home value.
Government haul · mid share
Nebraska's government property-tax haul sits in the middle of the U.S. pack
In Census FY2024, Nebraska's state and local governments collected $4.7B in property tax - 0.7% of the U.S. total (#33 of 51).
Spread across 530,878 owner-occupied homes, that haul is about $8,893 per home - 2.5× the ACS median homeowner bill of $3,549. The gap is expected: LF0009 covers all taxable property (including commercial and other non-household parcels), while the ACS median is a household figure.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State and Local Government Finances, FY2024, series LF0009 (property tax), government level State and Local (GOVTYPE 001). Amounts are published in thousands of dollars. This is a government-revenue series, not tax, legal, or financial advice, and not a substitute for the ACS homeowner median bill above.
ACS tenure & reporting signals · 2024
Mortgage tenure and zero-tax reporting in Nebraska
These sub-topics sit on dedicated research and guide pages fleet-wide; here they are computed for Nebraska from the same ACS tables that power county medians above.
Owners reporting no tax
- All owner-occupied
- 6.5%
- With mortgage
- 2.8%
- Sample (owned homes)
- 220,550
ACS reports what households paid, not approved exemptions. Exemption guide
County effective-rate spread
Published medians span 0.68% in Grant County to 1.74% in Sarpy County - a 1.06 percentage-point gap across 93 counties.
Appeal guide for when a parcel sits above its county median.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024), Table B25087 (mortgage status medians) and county tax_distribution aggregates (zero-tax reporting shares). Informational only, not tax or legal advice.
The average median property tax in Nebraska is $3,549/year, which is 78% above the national average of $1,993. The average effective tax rate is 1.49% on a median home value of $238,600. Taxes range from $929 in Grant County to $5,473 (Sarpy County).
Read the state signal first
What the data changes in Nebraska
A rate compares places with different home values. The annual bill shows a typical dollar amount. County spread shows why neither is a parcel estimate.
The clearest local difference
County bills span a wide range
Across 93 measured counties, the published median runs from $929 in Grant County to $5,473 (Sarpy County). Local school levies, county bonds, municipal overlays, and assessment practice create this within-state spread.
This page is for informational purposes only and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Figures describe median homeowner households reported to the Census Bureau. Individual bills can differ with assessed value, exemptions, special districts, and local overlays. Confirm current rates with your county assessor or a qualified professional before making a decision.
State Average vs National Average
Median Annual Tax
$3,549
+78% vs US avg
Median Home Value
$238,600
+5% vs US avg
Effective Tax Rate
1.49%
+62% vs US avg
Rate-band peers near Nebraska
Nearest ACS 2024 jurisdictions by effective rate (not geography). Each row names another state so Nebraska's 1.49% rate is read against real neighbors such as Texas and New York.
| Peer state | Effective rate | Vs Nebraska | Median bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Also open Texas for county spread | 1.49% | Texas nearly matches Nebraska | $4,232 |
| New York Also open New York for county spread | 1.55% | New York runs 0.06 pts above Nebraska | $6,582 |
| Wisconsin Also open Wisconsin for county spread | 1.42% | Wisconsin runs 0.07 pts below Nebraska | $3,792 |
| Iowa Also open Iowa for county spread | 1.39% | Iowa runs 0.10 pts below Nebraska | $2,897 |
| Vermont Also open Vermont for county spread | 1.59% | Vermont runs 0.10 pts above Nebraska | $5,039 |
| New Hampshire Also open New Hampshire for county spread | 1.66% | New Hampshire runs 0.17 pts above Nebraska | $6,667 |
Nationwide states with similar effective rate & median bill
Two PlainPropertyTax-derived comparison paths for Nebraska, excluding Nebraska itself so the link neighborhoods are not self-referential. Median-bill peers exclude the effective-rate peer set so the two axes stay disjoint.
Similar effective rate
Nearest other states by ACS effective rate. Nebraska: 1.49%.
Similar median bill
Nearest other states by ACS median annual tax. Nebraska: $3,549/yr. Rate peers are excluded so the two link sets stay distinct.
Where Nebraska sits among U.S. jurisdictions
Effective property tax rate (median tax ÷ median home value) across the 50 states and DC, ACS 2024.
Where Nebraska sits among U.S. jurisdictions
Effective rate · ACS 2024 · 50 states and DC
1.49% more affordable than 12% of 51 U.S. jurisdictions
Show national distribution
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more U.S. jurisdictions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2024
Nebraska has a higher effective property tax rate than 88% of U.S. jurisdictions (the 50 states and DC), ranking #7 of 51 for property tax burden. Rate neighbors: Texas (1.49%, nearly level); New York (1.55%, 0.06 pts higher than Nebraska); Wisconsin (1.42%, 0.07 pts lower than Nebraska).
What Nebraska's biggest counties actually charge
Effective rate in the eight Nebraska counties holding the most owner-occupied homes, ordered largest first (highlighted) and together holding 63% of the state's. ACS 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). Counties ordered by owner-occupied housing units (B25003_002E), not by resident population.
Nebraska's median county rate is 1.49%, but that figure counts every county equally. Weight each county by how many owner-occupied homes it actually holds and the rate a typical Nebraska homeowner faces is 1.49%, close to the plain median, so Nebraska's larger counties are not unusual for the state.
Top 5 Lowest Tax Counties
Top 5 Highest Tax Counties
Tax Affordability Score
3.3
Expensive
Based on the average effective tax rate of 1.49% compared to the national average of 0.92%. Nebraska has above-average property tax rates, contributing to higher housing costs.
Very Expensive Very Affordable
How this score is calculated: a 1-10 scale from Nebraska's 1.49% vs the national 0.92% - read beside Texas and New York before treating the score as band-typical. A ratio at or below 0.5× scores 10, at or above 2.0× scores 1, linear between. Census figures only, not a recommendation or endorsement.
Counties in Nebraska by tax bill
Ranked from highest median annual bill downward , showing the top 80 of 93 measured counties so the page stays crawlable. Gold/silver/bronze mark the top three list positions; effective rate is the focal comparison when home values differ.
| # | County | Median tax | Eff. rate | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarpy County | $5,473 | 1.74% | $314,100 |
| 2 | Douglas County | $4,507 | 1.69% | $266,100 |
| 3 | Lancaster County | $4,204 | 1.53% | $275,200 |
| 4 | Washington County | $4,142 | 1.39% | $297,600 |
| 5 | Cass County | $3,652 | 1.43% | $254,900 |
| 6 | Buffalo County | $3,555 | 1.44% | $246,400 |
| 7 | Saunders County | $3,531 | 1.30% | $271,700 |
| 8 | Hall County | $3,120 | 1.39% | $224,600 |
| 9 | Platte County | $2,885 | 1.29% | $223,900 |
| 10 | Dakota County | $2,854 | 1.54% | $185,700 |
| 11 | Madison County | $2,854 | 1.37% | $208,500 |
| 12 | Seward County | $2,850 | 1.18% | $241,300 |
| 13 | Adams County | $2,793 | 1.45% | $193,100 |
| 14 | Lincoln County | $2,788 | 1.47% | $189,500 |
| 15 | Kearney County | $2,740 | 1.23% | $223,400 |
| 16 | Otoe County | $2,691 | 1.33% | $201,600 |
| 17 | Saline County | $2,663 | 1.35% | $197,400 |
| 18 | Dodge County | $2,643 | 1.27% | $208,600 |
| 19 | Banner County | $2,592 | 1.26% | $205,700 |
| 20 | Phelps County | $2,573 | 1.32% | $194,900 |
| 21 | Box Butte County | $2,516 | 1.51% | $166,600 |
| 22 | Scotts Bluff County | $2,495 | 1.48% | $168,500 |
| 23 | Wayne County | $2,486 | 1.12% | $221,600 |
| 24 | Stanton County | $2,471 | 1.26% | $195,400 |
| 25 | Gage County | $2,447 | 1.41% | $174,000 |
| 26 | Howard County | $2,429 | 1.16% | $209,100 |
| 27 | Hamilton County | $2,407 | 0.95% | $253,700 |
| 28 | Gosper County | $2,403 | 1.05% | $228,500 |
| 29 | Garfield County | $2,383 | 1.35% | $176,600 |
| 30 | Keith County | $2,369 | 1.41% | $168,000 |
| 31 | Cheyenne County | $2,301 | 1.65% | $139,700 |
| 32 | Merrick County | $2,280 | 1.30% | $175,900 |
| 33 | York County | $2,263 | 1.19% | $189,400 |
| 34 | Pierce County | $2,234 | 1.14% | $196,000 |
| 35 | Dawes County | $2,183 | 1.45% | $150,900 |
| 36 | Dawson County | $2,172 | 1.31% | $166,200 |
| 37 | Chase County | $2,131 | 1.28% | $165,900 |
| 38 | Frontier County | $2,101 | 1.40% | $149,800 |
| 39 | Johnson County | $2,052 | 1.32% | $155,500 |
| 40 | Butler County | $2,044 | 1.11% | $184,200 |
| 41 | Valley County | $2,041 | 1.32% | $154,600 |
| 42 | Burt County | $1,937 | 1.32% | $147,000 |
| 43 | Nemaha County | $1,898 | 1.44% | $131,700 |
| 44 | Polk County | $1,888 | 0.99% | $189,900 |
| 45 | Jefferson County | $1,886 | 1.46% | $129,500 |
| 46 | Red Willow County | $1,879 | 1.18% | $159,600 |
| 47 | Harlan County | $1,876 | 1.29% | $145,800 |
| 48 | Dixon County | $1,874 | 1.20% | $155,900 |
| 49 | Clay County | $1,870 | 1.20% | $155,600 |
| 50 | Cedar County | $1,848 | 1.00% | $185,000 |
| 51 | Custer County | $1,838 | 1.16% | $157,800 |
| 52 | Holt County | $1,828 | 1.11% | $165,100 |
| 53 | Kimball County | $1,828 | 1.67% | $109,400 |
| 54 | Cuming County | $1,784 | 1.00% | $178,800 |
| 55 | Boone County | $1,781 | 1.03% | $173,700 |
| 56 | Sherman County | $1,764 | 1.16% | $152,000 |
| 57 | Arthur County | $1,733 | 0.93% | $185,900 |
| 58 | Logan County | $1,712 | 0.98% | $175,000 |
| 59 | Colfax County | $1,710 | 1.18% | $144,700 |
| 60 | Webster County | $1,707 | 1.45% | $117,600 |
| 61 | Thurston County | $1,682 | 1.47% | $114,600 |
| 62 | Morrill County | $1,644 | 1.42% | $116,100 |
| 63 | Sioux County | $1,614 | 1.63% | $99,300 |
| 64 | Antelope County | $1,608 | 1.23% | $130,300 |
| 65 | Perkins County | $1,574 | 1.00% | $157,200 |
| 66 | Sheridan County | $1,556 | 1.37% | $113,400 |
| 67 | Greeley County | $1,544 | 1.29% | $120,000 |
| 68 | Cherry County | $1,505 | 0.99% | $152,200 |
| 69 | Fillmore County | $1,491 | 0.99% | $151,000 |
| 70 | Knox County | $1,472 | 1.15% | $127,700 |
| 71 | Nance County | $1,451 | 1.10% | $132,000 |
| 72 | Richardson County | $1,432 | 1.43% | $100,300 |
| 73 | Deuel County | $1,431 | 1.43% | $100,200 |
| 74 | Keya Paha County | $1,404 | 1.29% | $108,800 |
| 75 | Thomas County | $1,364 | 1.25% | $109,200 |
| 76 | Furnas County | $1,353 | 1.38% | $98,400 |
| 77 | McPherson County | $1,350 | 1.11% | $121,600 |
| 78 | Blaine County | $1,333 | 1.14% | $116,900 |
| 79 | Loup County | $1,295 | 0.71% | $182,300 |
| 80 | Hayes County | $1,294 | 1.01% | $128,100 |
13 additional Nebraska counties rank below this top-80 list in the same bill order. Open any county from the county directory or the Nebraska calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which county in Nebraska has the lowest property taxes? ▼
Grant County has the lowest median property tax in Nebraska at $929 per year with an effective rate of 0.68%. The highest is Sarpy County at $5,473.
How does Nebraska compare to the national average? ▼
Nebraska property taxes are 78% above the national average. Homeowners here pay a median of $3,549 per year compared to $1,993 nationally.
What is the average property tax in Nebraska? ▼
The average median property tax paid in Nebraska is $3,549 per year, based on ACS 2024 data. The average effective tax rate is 1.49%.
Where does Nebraska sit in U.S. property-tax collections? ▼
In Census FY2024, Nebraska's state and local governments collected $4.7B in property tax - 0.7% of the U.S. total (#33 of 51). Spread across 530,878 owner-occupied homes, that haul is about $8,893 per home - 2.5× the ACS median homeowner bill of $3,549. The gap is expected: LF0009 covers all taxable property (including commercial and other non-household parcels), while the ACS median is a household figure.
Do homeowners with a mortgage pay more property tax in Nebraska? ▼
ACS 2024 medians show mortgaged owners pay $3,832/yr versus $3,081 for owners without a mortgage, a $751 gap. Our mortgage-gap research page ranks this spread against all states.
What share of Nebraska owners report paying no property tax? ▼
6.5% of owner-occupied homes in Nebraska report zero property tax on the ACS survey (2.8% among mortgaged owners). That is a reporting signal, exemptions, caps, or non-levying jurisdictions, not an exemption headcount.
What is the median home value in Nebraska? ▼
The median home value across Nebraska is $238,600, compared to $227,791 nationally. Home values directly impact property tax bills since taxes are assessed as a percentage of property value.
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.
Can I appeal my property taxes in Nebraska? ▼
Yes. Every Nebraska homeowner has the right to appeal their property tax assessment. The process typically starts at your county assessor's office within 30-90 days of receiving your assessment notice. You can challenge the assessed value by providing comparable sales data, evidence of property condition, or errors in the assessment. See our guide on how to appeal property taxes for detailed steps.
What to do with Nebraska's numbers
Turn the ACS 2024 statewide medians into a county check, an estimate, or an appeal path.
- Nebraska's ACS 2024 median bill is $3,549/yr at 1.49% (78% above the U.S. median). Open any county below to see how far local bills sit from that statewide figure. County list
- Inside Nebraska, Grant County posts the lowest median bill at $929/yr; Sarpy County is highest at $5,473/yr. Open Grant County
- Estimate a parcel bill at Nebraska's published effective rate, or read the state's assessment and appeal path before treating the statewide median as your budget. State estimator
Statewide medians average across 93 counties; your parcel's assessed value, exemptions, and local levies set the real bill. U.S. Census Bureau ACS · 2024.
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