10 Counties with the Highest Property Tax Rates in Nevada
If you are comparing property taxes across Nevada, these 10 counties have the highest effective rates in the state. The highest-rate county, Mineral County, comes in at 0.70% — 0.22% higher than the Nevada average (0.49%). The statewide effective rate is 0.49%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mineral County | 0.70% | $1,231 | $175,000 |
| 2 | Pershing County | 0.70% | $1,159 | $166,200 |
| 3 | Lander County | 0.63% | $1,336 | $210,500 |
| 4 | Esmeralda County | 0.59% | $604 | $102,500 |
| 5 | Churchill County | 0.56% | $1,670 | $298,000 |
| 6 | Lincoln County | 0.54% | $1,135 | $208,900 |
| 7 | Humboldt County | 0.51% | $1,309 | $256,800 |
| 8 | Elko County | 0.51% | $1,434 | $282,400 |
| 9 | Clark County | 0.50% | $1,990 | $400,800 |
| 10 | White Pine County | 0.49% | $968 | $196,700 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the highest rates in Nevada often share a few characteristics: lower home values and/or higher millage rates driven by school and local service funding needs.
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