Nebraska property tax
Midwest region · 93 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Nebraska has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 1.54% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — +43.1% versus the US average of 1.08%, well above the US average effective rate. The typical bill is about $3,518 on a median home worth around $222,970. Nebraska ranks #8 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Sarpy County is highest at 1.79% and Grant County is lowest at 0.75%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Nebraska property tax at a glance
| Figure | Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 1.54% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 1.26% |
| Typical median bill | $3,518 |
| Typical median home value | $222,970 |
| Versus US average rate | +43.1% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #8 |
| Counties | 93 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Nebraska counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Nebraska, highest effective rate first (top 40 of 93 shown). Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarpy County | $5,157 | $287,600 | 1.79% |
| 2 | Douglas County | $4,295 | $245,800 | 1.75% |
| 3 | Cheyenne County | $2,248 | $129,100 | 1.74% |
| 4 | Kimball County | $1,905 | $109,900 | 1.73% |
| 5 | Dakota County | $2,680 | $168,100 | 1.59% |
| 6 | Pawnee County | $1,191 | $74,800 | 1.59% |
| 7 | Lancaster County | $4,055 | $258,900 | 1.57% |
| 8 | Greeley County | $1,372 | $87,800 | 1.56% |
| 9 | Valley County | $1,897 | $122,200 | 1.55% |
| 10 | Thurston County | $1,599 | $105,100 | 1.52% |
| 11 | Johnson County | $1,993 | $131,500 | 1.52% |
| 12 | Banner County | $2,516 | $166,300 | 1.51% |
| 13 | Deuel County | $1,455 | $97,200 | 1.50% |
| 14 | Box Butte County | $2,397 | $161,100 | 1.49% |
| 15 | Scotts Bluff County | $2,401 | $161,400 | 1.49% |
| 16 | Lincoln County | $2,704 | $183,100 | 1.48% |
| 17 | Washington County | $4,106 | $278,300 | 1.48% |
| 18 | Burt County | $1,824 | $125,400 | 1.46% |
| 19 | Jefferson County | $1,709 | $117,600 | 1.45% |
| 20 | Buffalo County | $3,435 | $236,800 | 1.45% |
| 21 | Furnas County | $1,330 | $91,800 | 1.45% |
| 22 | Gage County | $2,406 | $167,100 | 1.44% |
| 23 | Garfield County | $2,085 | $144,900 | 1.44% |
| 24 | Webster County | $1,468 | $102,000 | 1.44% |
| 25 | Adams County | $2,670 | $185,800 | 1.44% |
| 26 | Otoe County | $2,658 | $185,000 | 1.44% |
| 27 | Cass County | $3,545 | $247,200 | 1.43% |
| 28 | Hooker County | $1,222 | $85,400 | 1.43% |
| 29 | Frontier County | $1,979 | $138,800 | 1.43% |
| 30 | Nemaha County | $1,761 | $125,100 | 1.41% |
| 31 | Keith County | $2,204 | $157,000 | 1.40% |
| 32 | Dodge County | $2,591 | $188,100 | 1.38% |
| 33 | Phelps County | $2,386 | $173,300 | 1.38% |
| 34 | Richardson County | $1,329 | $96,500 | 1.38% |
| 35 | Sheridan County | $1,416 | $102,900 | 1.38% |
| 36 | Hall County | $2,854 | $207,900 | 1.37% |
| 37 | Saline County | $2,445 | $180,700 | 1.35% |
| 38 | Saunders County | $3,247 | $241,100 | 1.35% |
| 39 | Dawes County | $1,970 | $146,500 | 1.34% |
| 40 | Platte County | $2,789 | $207,800 | 1.34% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Nebraska compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska (this state) | 1.54% | $3,518 | +43.1% |
| New York | 1.53% | $6,746 | +41.5% |
| Wisconsin | 1.56% | $3,902 | +44.8% |
| Iowa | 1.48% | $2,997 | +37.2% |
| Texas | 1.62% | $4,366 | +49.6% |
| Ohio | 1.43% | $2,976 | +32.8% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Nebraska?
Nebraska's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 1.54% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), +43.1% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $3,518 on a $222,970 home. It ranks #8 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Nebraska county has the highest property tax?
In Nebraska, Sarpy County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 1.79% (median tax $5,157). The lowest is Grant County at 0.75%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Nebraska?
Nebraska is high on property tax at a 1.54% effective rate, well above the US average effective rate. The median Nebraska home is worth about $222,970 and the median bill is around $3,518. Rates vary widely between its 93 counties.
How is the Nebraska property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (1.26%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20