Adams County Property Taxes
Adams County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
35.4% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$223/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.44%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$185,800
State avg ▲ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,774
$231/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,559
$213/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#69
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Adams County, Nebraska
Adams taxes run above the national average
At 1.437%, Adams County's effective property tax rate exceeds the national median of 1.281%, placing it in roughly the 65th percentile nationwide. Homeowners here pay a median of $2,670 annually, slightly below the national median of $2,690, because homes are valued lower than the U.S. average of $281,900.
Higher taxes than most Nebraska counties
Adams County ranks among the higher-tax counties in Nebraska, with an effective rate of 1.437% compared to the state average of 1.281%. The county's median property tax of $2,670 also exceeds the state median of $1,972, placing it in the top quartile statewide.
More expensive than surrounding rural counties
Adams County taxes are notably steeper than neighboring Blaine County (1.186% rate, $1,211 median tax) and Boone County (1.016% rate, $1,673 median tax). Only Banner County nearby approaches Adams' tax burden, with a 1.513% rate and $2,516 median tax.
Median home costs $2,670 per year to tax
The typical Adams County home valued at $185,800 generates an annual property tax bill of approximately $2,670. If your home is financed with a mortgage, lenders typically require an escrow account, raising your monthly costs by about $104 to cover taxes and insurance.
Many Adams homeowners may be overassessed
Studies show that 15-20% of homeowners nationally are overassessed on their properties and never appeal. If your home's assessed value seems high compared to recent sales nearby, requesting a reassessment review could lower your tax bill.
How Adams County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Adams County
1.44%
Effective rate
Nebraska Avg
1.29%
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.