Cedar County Property Taxes
Cedar County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
7.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$152/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.04%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$175,500
State avg ▲ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,818
$152/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,834
$153/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#14
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Cedar County, Nebraska
Cedar County offers low-tax advantage
Cedar County's effective tax rate of 1.041% sits well below the national median, making it one of America's more affordable counties for property taxes. Homeowners pay $1,827 annually versus the national median of $2,690—a 32% savings.
Among Nebraska's most affordable
Cedar County's effective rate of 1.041% ranks in the lower tier of Nebraska counties, beating the state average of 1.281%. This makes Cedar one of the state's best destinations for tax-conscious homeowners.
Lowest taxes in the region
Cedar County's 1.041% rate undercuts nearly all neighbors, competing only with Cherry County (1.010%) for the region's lowest taxes. Cedar offers substantial relief compared to higher-taxed counties like Buffalo and Burt.
Median home costs $1,827 annually
A Cedar County home valued at $175,500 generates $1,827 in yearly property taxes. Those with mortgages pay $1,818; outright owners pay $1,834.
Even low taxes warrant review
Cedar County's already-low rate doesn't mean overassessments don't exist—any county can have valuation errors. A free appeal to the county assessor could reduce even a modest tax bill further.
How Cedar County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Cedar County
1.04%
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.