Garden County Property Taxes

Garden County, Nebraska

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

42.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$94/mo escrow

#29 of 93 counties in Nebraska

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.18%

vs. Nebraska Avg42.8% below
vs. National Avg58.1% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$95,500

State avg $152,847

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,159

$97/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,109

$92/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#29

of 93 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Garden County, Nebraska

Garden has one of nation's lowest rates

Garden County's effective tax rate of 1.18% ranks among America's lowest, dramatically undercutting the national median of 2.44%. The median property tax of just $1,127 annually places Garden in the bottom quintile nationally for tax burden.

Below Nebraska's state average

At 1.18%, Garden County's effective rate falls below Nebraska's state average of 1.281%, placing it among the state's lower-tax counties. The median tax of $1,127 is substantially below the state median of $1,972, reflecting Garden's rural character and lower property values.

Among the lowest in the region

Garden County's 1.18% rate is the second-lowest among the eight counties examined, exceeded only by Grant County's 0.749%. This positions Garden as a tax-friendly environment compared to higher-rate neighbors like Greeley (1.563%) and Furnas (1.449%).

Minimal annual tax burden

A median home valued at $95,500 in Garden County generates an estimated annual property tax of just $1,127 for owners without mortgages. Even with a mortgage, estimated taxes remain modest at $1,159.

Appeal if assessed too high

Even in lower-tax Garden County, some homeowners face inflated assessments and can pursue free appeals through the assessor's office. A careful review of your assessed value against comparable sales may reveal opportunities to lower your tax bill further.

How Garden County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Garden County$1,127
Nebraska State Average$1,972
National Average$1,924

Garden County

1.18%

Effective rate

Nebraska Avg

1.29%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Garden County, Nebraska?
The effective property tax rate in Garden County, Nebraska is 1.18%. 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 Garden County?
The median annual property tax payment in Garden County is $1,127. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,159, while those without a mortgage pay $1,109.
How does Garden County compare to the Nebraska average?
Garden County's effective tax rate of 1.18% is lower than the Nebraska state average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax in Garden County is $1,127, compared to the state average of $1,972.
What is the median home value in Garden County, Nebraska?
The median home value in Garden County, Nebraska is $95,500, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Garden County a low property tax area in Nebraska?
Yes — Garden County's effective property tax rate of 1.18% is below the Nebraska average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax of $1,127 is also lower the state average of $1,972, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Garden County rank for property taxes in Nebraska?
Garden County ranks #29 out of 93 counties in Nebraska by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.18% and median annual tax of $1,127, 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.