10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Nebraska
If you are comparing property taxes across Nebraska, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Grant County, comes in at 0.75% — 0.75% lower than the Nebraska average (1.50%). The statewide effective rate is 1.50%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant County | 0.75% | $853 | $113,900 |
| 2 | Loup County | 0.80% | $965 | $120,700 |
| 3 | Dundy County | 0.82% | $971 | $118,200 |
| 4 | Arthur County | 0.83% | $1,574 | $188,800 |
| 5 | Wheeler County | 0.91% | $1,240 | $135,900 |
| 6 | Hamilton County | 0.96% | $2,287 | $238,700 |
| 7 | Polk County | 0.98% | $1,748 | $177,800 |
| 8 | Logan County | 1.00% | $1,603 | $160,000 |
| 9 | Cherry County | 1.01% | $1,373 | $136,000 |
| 10 | Perkins County | 1.01% | $1,513 | $149,200 |
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 lowest rates in Nebraska often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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