Butler County Property Taxes
Butler County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
1.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$162/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.17%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$165,700
State avg ▲ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,172
$181/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,779
$148/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#27
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Butler County, Nebraska
Butler taxes below national median
Butler County's effective tax rate of 1.171% falls below the national median, with homeowners paying $1,941 annually compared to the national median of $2,690. This makes Butler County roughly 28% more affordable than the typical U.S. county.
Moderate taxes for Nebraska
Butler County's effective rate of 1.171% sits just below Nebraska's state average of 1.281%, placing it in the middle tier of the state's 93 counties. This offers residents tax burden slightly lighter than the state norm.
Mid-range among regional counties
Butler County's 1.171% rate falls between lower-taxed neighbors like Cedar County (1.041%) and higher-taxed peers like Burt County (1.454%). Butler offers a balanced tax environment within the region.
Median home costs $1,941 annually
A Butler County home at the median value of $165,700 generates $1,941 in yearly property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,172, while those without mortgages pay $1,779.
Review your assessment for errors
Many Butler County homeowners are likely overassessed relative to true market value. The county assessor's office offers free assessment appeals—if you believe your valuation is inflated, filing a challenge could reduce your annual tax bill.
How Butler County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Butler County
1.17%
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.