Garfield County Property Taxes
Garfield County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
5.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$174/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.44%
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)
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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
1.44%
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.