Average property tax rates in Nebraska
Across the 93 Nebraska counties we index here, modeled effective rates average about 1.55% (population-weighted), which works out to roughly $3,535 per year on each jurisdiction’s own benchmark before exemptions—open a row for the exact home-value assumption behind that place’s figure.
Summaries here include only counties in the current dataset—not every subdivision in the state.
- Indexed counties
- 93
- Avg. effective rate
- 1.55%
- Population-weighted from indexed county rows in this state.
Avg. modeled annual tax (same basis): $3,535
How this compares nationally
The population-weighted average modeled rate across indexed Nebraska counties is 1.55%. That modeled effective rate is above the broad national band many surveys use for orientation (often roughly 1–1.3% of home value, varying by source and methodology)—state and county structures differ widely.
Orientation band (~1–1.3%): broad U.S. survey context. See Tax Foundation — Property taxes as a percentage of owner-occupied housing value (state / local, illustrative national context).
Tools
Ballpark from average rate
Uses a population-weighted average effective rate across the counties we publish for Nebraska. Open a county page for jurisdiction-specific figures.
Your value
Illustrative annual tax
$6,192
Uses the state’s population-weighted average effective rate (1.55%) across indexed counties—not a specific jurisdiction.
Scaled by 1.55% — the population-weighted mean effective rate across indexed county rows in this state (weights fall back to equal per row when population is missing). Not specific to any one jurisdiction.
Not a tax bill, legal estimate, or appeal tool. Exemptions, caps, specials, and assessment rules can change your actual amount; confirm with your assessor or collector.
Counties
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| Adams County | 1.44% | $2,670 | $185,800 | 31,196 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope County | 1.22% | $1,426 | $116,900 | 6,358 |
| Arthur County | 0.83% | $1,574 | $188,800 | 423 |
| Banner County | 1.51% | $2,516 | $166,300 | 665 |
| Blaine County | 1.19% | $1,211 | $102,100 | 454 |
| Boone County | 1.02% | $1,673 | $164,700 | 5,354 |
| Box Butte County | 1.49% | $2,397 | $161,100 | 10,703 |
| Boyd County | 1.22% | $1,268 | $104,000 | 1,700 |
| Brown County | 1.08% | $1,082 | $100,200 | 2,877 |
| Buffalo County | 1.45% | $3,435 | $236,800 | 51,156 |
FAQ
Common questions
Statewide orientation for Nebraska—open a county page for parcel-level rules.
What do these Nebraska county pages show?
Each indexed Nebraska county page uses U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year county medians (B25103 / B25077) with an implied effective rate (median tax ÷ median value), plus state statutory and agency references.
Why is the statewide average different from one Nebraska county?
This hub averages population-weighted implied rates across 93 counties using POPESTIMATE2024 (or ACS B01003 where aligned in source data). Each county’s median tax ÷ median value reflects its own housing stock—not your parcel.
When are property taxes due in Nebraska?
Nebraska property tax due dates are county-specific—many jurisdictions bill April and August installments—verify on your tax statement.
How should I compare Nebraska counties to the rest of the U.S.?
Nebraska county pages use ACS 2023 medians—align comparisons to the same Census definitions; local assessments, classes (especially in Hawaii), and district millage drive actual bills. See our national context note and Rate Gazetteer’s methodology page.