Boone County Property Taxes

Boone County, Nebraska

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

15.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$139/mo escrow

#11 of 93 counties in Nebraska

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.02%

vs. Nebraska Avg15.2% below
vs. National Avg37.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$164,700

State avg $152,847

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,913

$159/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,451

$121/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#11

of 93 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Boone County, Nebraska

Boone County below-average for nation

Boone County's effective tax rate of 1.016% ranks in the 30th percentile nationally, well below the 1.281% national median. The median property tax of $1,673 sits 38% below the national median of $2,690, reflecting both lower local rates and home values ($164,700 vs. the national $281,900).

Boone among lowest-taxing in state

Boone County's 1.016% effective rate ranks in the bottom quartile statewide, running 0.265 percentage points below Nebraska's 1.281% average. The $1,673 median tax is 15% below the state median of $1,972.

Boone's low rate matches Arthur's advantage

Boone County (1.016% rate) ranks second-lowest in its region, trailing only Arthur County (0.834%) and beating all other neighbors. Boone's rate rivals some of Nebraska's most tax-friendly counties, offering rural homeowners genuine relief.

Median home tax $1,673 per year

The typical Boone County home worth $164,700 generates a property tax of roughly $1,673 annually. This translates to approximately $139 monthly in escrow for mortgaged properties, well below state and national norms.

Even in low-tax Boone, appeals matter

Boone County's already-favorable rates don't guarantee individual assessments are fair—every property deserves scrutiny. Requesting a reassessment if your home's assessed value exceeds recent comparable sales could save you hundreds over time.

How Boone County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Boone County$1,673
Nebraska State Average$1,972
National Average$1,924

Boone County

1.02%

Effective rate

Nebraska Avg

1.29%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Boone County, Nebraska?
The effective property tax rate in Boone County, Nebraska is 1.02%. 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 Boone County?
The median annual property tax payment in Boone County is $1,673. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,913, while those without a mortgage pay $1,451.
How does Boone County compare to the Nebraska average?
Boone County's effective tax rate of 1.02% is lower than the Nebraska state average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax in Boone County is $1,673, compared to the state average of $1,972.
What is the median home value in Boone County, Nebraska?
The median home value in Boone County, Nebraska is $164,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Boone County a low property tax area in Nebraska?
Yes — Boone County's effective property tax rate of 1.02% is below the Nebraska average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax of $1,673 is also lower the state average of $1,972, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Boone County rank for property taxes in Nebraska?
Boone County ranks #11 out of 93 counties in Nebraska by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.02% and median annual tax of $1,673, 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.