Blaine County Property Taxes

Blaine County, Nebraska

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

38.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$101/mo escrow

#30 of 93 counties in Nebraska

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.19%

vs. Nebraska Avg38.6% below
vs. National Avg55% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$102,100

State avg $152,847

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,568

$131/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,000

$83/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#30

of 93 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Blaine County, Nebraska

Blaine County below national tax average

Blaine County's effective tax rate of 1.186% sits below the national median of 1.281%, placing it in roughly the 40th percentile nationally. The median property tax is just $1,211, significantly lower than the national median of $2,690, thanks to home values averaging only $102,100 versus the U.S. norm of $281,900.

Blaine among lowest-tax Nebraska counties

At 1.186%, Blaine County's effective rate ranks in the bottom half of Nebraska counties, running 0.095 percentage points below the state average of 1.281%. The $1,211 median tax represents just 61% of Nebraska's $1,972 state median.

Lowest taxes in the rural northwest region

Blaine County's 1.186% rate is the lowest among its regional peers, falling short of Boyd (1.219%), Antelope (1.220%), and well below Banner (1.513%) and Box Butte (1.488%). Only Arthur County (0.834%) undercuts Blaine in the broader region.

Median home taxes $1,211 annually

A typical Blaine County home valued at $102,100 results in an annual property tax of about $1,211, among the state's lowest tax burdens. Mortgaged homeowners will see roughly $101 escrow monthly for property taxes alone.

Low values require careful assessments

Blaine County's modest home values can mask assessment errors—even small overvaluations on lower-priced homes sting proportionally. Reviewing your assessed value against recent local sales is worth your time, even in a low-tax county.

How Blaine County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Blaine County$1,211
Nebraska State Average$1,972
National Average$1,924

Blaine County

1.19%

Effective rate

Nebraska Avg

1.29%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Blaine County, Nebraska?
The effective property tax rate in Blaine County, Nebraska is 1.19%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Blaine County?
The median annual property tax payment in Blaine County is $1,211. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,568, while those without a mortgage pay $1,000.
How does Blaine County compare to the Nebraska average?
Blaine County's effective tax rate of 1.19% is lower than the Nebraska state average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax in Blaine County is $1,211, compared to the state average of $1,972.
What is the median home value in Blaine County, Nebraska?
The median home value in Blaine County, Nebraska is $102,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Blaine County a low property tax area in Nebraska?
Yes — Blaine County's effective property tax rate of 1.19% is below the Nebraska average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax of $1,211 is also lower the state average of $1,972, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Blaine County rank for property taxes in Nebraska?
Blaine County ranks #30 out of 93 counties in Nebraska by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.19% and median annual tax of $1,211, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.