Garfield County Property Taxes

Garfield County, Nebraska

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

5.7% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$174/mo escrow

#70 of 93 counties in Nebraska

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.44%

vs. Nebraska Avg5.7% above
vs. National Avg22.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$144,900

State avg $152,847

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,347

$196/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,865

$155/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#70

of 93 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Garfield County, Nebraska

Garfield taxes stay well below national median

Garfield County's 1.439% effective rate sits significantly below the national median of 2.44%, placing it in the lower-tax tier nationally. The median property tax of $2,085 falls short of the national median of $2,690, even as local homes approach average U.S. values.

Above Nebraska's state average

At 1.439%, Garfield County's effective rate exceeds Nebraska's state average of 1.281%, ranking it in the upper-middle tier among the state's 93 counties. The median tax of $2,085 surpasses the state median of $1,972, reflecting above-average tax pressure by statewide standards.

Higher taxes than most neighbors

Garfield County's 1.439% rate exceeds all neighboring counties examined except Greeley (1.563%) and Furnas (1.449%), placing it among the region's higher-tax areas. Only Greeley County residents face steeper effective tax rates in this comparison set.

Estimated annual tax payment

Owners of median-valued homes at $144,900 pay approximately $2,085 in annual property taxes without a mortgage. With a mortgage, estimated taxes increase to $2,347 due to escrow requirements.

Review your assessment today

Many Garfield County homeowners are overassessed and can file free appeals with the county assessor. Comparing your assessed value to recent comparable sales in your area may reveal significant tax-saving opportunities.

How Garfield County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Garfield County$2,085
Nebraska State Average$1,972
National Average$1,924

Garfield County

1.44%

Effective rate

Nebraska Avg

1.29%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Garfield County, Nebraska?
The effective property tax rate in Garfield County, Nebraska is 1.44%. 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 Garfield County?
The median annual property tax payment in Garfield County is $2,085. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,347, while those without a mortgage pay $1,865.
How does Garfield County compare to the Nebraska average?
Garfield County's effective tax rate of 1.44% is higher than the Nebraska state average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax in Garfield County is $2,085, compared to the state average of $1,972.
What is the median home value in Garfield County, Nebraska?
The median home value in Garfield County, Nebraska is $144,900, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Garfield County property tax rate higher than the Nebraska average?
Garfield County's effective property tax rate of 1.44% is higher than the Nebraska average of 1.29%. This difference of 0.15% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Garfield County rank for property taxes in Nebraska?
Garfield County ranks #70 out of 93 counties in Nebraska by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.44% and median annual tax of $2,085, it falls in the upper 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.