Fillmore County Property Taxes
Fillmore County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
24.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$123/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.13%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$131,200
State avg ▼ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,431
$119/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,560
$130/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#19
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Fillmore County, Nebraska
Fillmore County taxes well below median
Fillmore County's effective tax rate of 1.129% is well below the national median effective rate of approximately 0.89%, with a median tax bill of $1,481 representing just 55% of the national median of $2,690. This positions Fillmore residents significantly ahead on property tax burden compared to typical American homeowners.
Among Nebraska's lowest-tax counties
Fillmore's 1.129% effective rate ranks below Nebraska's state average of 1.281%, placing it in the lower-tax tier statewide. The median property tax of $1,481 is $491 below the state average of $1,972, reflecting Fillmore's rural character and modest home values.
Competitive with nearby rural counties
At 1.129%, Fillmore ranks just above Franklin County (1.133%) and below Dixon County (1.212%), making it one of the region's most tax-efficient counties. Compared to Deuel (1.497%) and Frontier (1.426%), Fillmore offers measurably lower tax burden on comparable home values.
Modest annual tax bills
The median Fillmore County home valued at $131,200 carries a yearly property tax of $1,481. With mortgage financing, that rises to $1,431; without it, the bill is $1,560—a small variance reflecting Fillmore's straightforward, consistent tax assessment.
Appeal if overassessed
Fillmore County residents can challenge assessments if recent appraisals or comparable sales suggest overvaluation relative to the assessed amount. The appeal process is straightforward and free; even modest overassessments compound into significant savings over decades of homeownership.
How Fillmore County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Fillmore County
1.13%
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.