Buffalo County Property Taxes
Buffalo County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
74.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$286/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.45%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$236,800
State avg ▲ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,515
$293/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,312
$276/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#74
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Buffalo County, Nebraska
Buffalo taxes exceed national median
Buffalo County's effective tax rate of 1.451% places it above the national median, with homeowners paying $3,435 annually—28% more than the national median of $2,690. This positions Buffalo in the higher tier of U.S. counties for property tax burden.
Among Nebraska's highest-taxed counties
Buffalo County ranks in the top tier of Nebraska counties with an effective rate of 1.451%, significantly above the state average of 1.281%. This makes Buffalo one of the state's pricier counties for property tax obligations.
Higher taxes than nearby Cass County
Buffalo County's rate of 1.451% edges slightly above Cass County (1.434%) but significantly exceeds regional peers like Cedar County (1.041%). Buffalo homeowners shoulder some of the region's steepest tax bills.
Median home generates $3,435 taxes
Buffalo County homeowners with a median-valued property at $236,800 pay $3,435 annually in property taxes. Those with mortgages pay $3,515, while outright owners pay $3,312.
High taxes warrant assessment review
Buffalo County's elevated tax rate makes assessment appeals particularly worthwhile—overassessments here could cost hundreds more than in lower-taxed counties. Filing an appeal with the county assessor is free and could significantly reduce your annual burden.
How Buffalo County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Buffalo County
1.45%
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.