Cedar County Property Taxes

Cedar County, Nebraska

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

7.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$152/mo escrow

#14 of 93 counties in Nebraska

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.04%

vs. Nebraska Avg7.4% below
vs. National Avg32.1% below

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)

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$1,827
Nebraska State Average$1,972
National Average$1,924

Cedar County

1.04%

Effective rate

Nebraska Avg

1.29%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Cedar County, Nebraska?
The effective property tax rate in Cedar County, Nebraska is 1.04%. 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 Cedar County?
The median annual property tax payment in Cedar County is $1,827. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,818, while those without a mortgage pay $1,834.
How does Cedar County compare to the Nebraska average?
Cedar County's effective tax rate of 1.04% is lower than the Nebraska state average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax in Cedar County is $1,827, compared to the state average of $1,972.
What is the median home value in Cedar County, Nebraska?
The median home value in Cedar County, Nebraska is $175,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Cedar County a low property tax area in Nebraska?
Yes — Cedar County's effective property tax rate of 1.04% is below the Nebraska average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax of $1,827 is also lower the state average of $1,972, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Cedar County rank for property taxes in Nebraska?
Cedar County ranks #14 out of 93 counties in Nebraska by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.04% and median annual tax of $1,827, 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.