Nemaha County Property Taxes
Nemaha County, Kansas
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
1.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$160/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.98%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$196,100
State avg ▲ $131,109
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,387
$199/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,503
$125/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#1
of 105 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Nemaha County, Kansas
Nemaha's low rate beats nation
Nemaha County's effective tax rate of 0.978% ranks among the lowest in the nation, well below the national median of 1.549% and setting it in the bottom quartile. This makes Nemaha one of the most tax-friendly counties in America for property owners.
Kansas's lowest-taxed county
At 0.978%, Nemaha County has the lowest effective tax rate among the eight featured counties and well below the state average of 1.549%. This exceptional rate reflects the county's approach to property taxation.
Nemaha stands out for low taxes
Nemaha's 0.978% rate is substantially lower than every comparable county in the region, including Osage (1.598%), Ottawa (1.615%), and Osborne (1.612%). Homeowners here enjoy a significant tax advantage over neighbors.
Median tax bill stays modest
On a median home value of $196,100, Nemaha County residents pay just $1,917 in annual property taxes. This is remarkably affordable given the home values and underscores the county's tax-efficient governance.
Appeal if assessed too high
Even in low-tax counties like Nemaha, some homeowners face inflated assessments. If your home's assessed value seems out of line with comparable sales in your area, an appeal—filed with your county assessor—is free and worth the effort.
How Nemaha County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Nemaha County
0.98%
Effective rate
Kansas Avg
1.48%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.