Clay County Property Taxes
Clay County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
4.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$157/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.29%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$146,300
State avg ▼ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,090
$174/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,763
$147/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#50
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Clay County, Nebraska
Clay County taxes slightly above national average
At 1.289%, Clay County's effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 0.84%, placing it around the 65th percentile nationally. While higher than most U.S. counties, Clay remains moderate compared to high-tax states like New Jersey and Illinois.
Right at Nebraska's average
Clay County's 1.289% effective rate nearly mirrors Nebraska's statewide average of 1.281%, ranking it squarely in the middle of the state's 93 counties. This makes Clay a representative example of typical Nebraska property tax burden.
Clay sits between regional highs and lows
Clay's 1.289% rate falls between higher-taxed Dakota County (1.594%) and lower-taxed Cuming County (1.038%) in the regional peer group. It's closer to the regional median, making it a moderate-tax area for the Eight-County region.
Annual tax bill averages $1,886
On Clay County's median home value of $146,300, homeowners pay approximately $1,886 per year in property taxes. With a mortgage, the typical liability climbs to $2,090; without one, it drops to $1,763.
Assessment review could lower your bill
Even in moderate-tax counties like Clay, some homeowners are overassessed relative to market conditions. Requesting a reassessment or filing an appeal is a low-cost step that has helped many Nebraska residents reduce overpayment.
How Clay County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Clay County
1.29%
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.