Hayes County Property Taxes
Hayes County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
27.5% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$119/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.27%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$112,800
State avg ▼ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,088
$174/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$994
$83/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#48
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Hayes County, Nebraska
Hayes County effective rate near national norm
Hayes County's effective tax rate of 1.267% sits slightly above the national median of 1.1%, placing it around the 60th percentile nationally. The median property tax of $1,429 remains roughly half the national median of $2,690, thanks to lower median home values.
Slightly above Nebraska's average tax rate
At 1.267%, Hayes County's effective rate sits just above Nebraska's state average of 1.281%, ranking it near the middle of the state's 93 counties. This makes Hayes a fairly typical Nebraska county in terms of tax burden.
Moderate rates match regional patterns
Hayes County's 1.267% rate sits between Harlan County (1.148%) and Hitchcock County (1.244%), making it a middle ground among neighboring rural counties. The entire region hovers within a narrow 0.12% band, suggesting uniform regional assessment practices.
Median home taxes $1,429 each year
On a median home value of $112,800, Hayes County homeowners pay approximately $1,429 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $2,088 due to mortgage tax exemptions.
Review your assessment for potential savings
Many Hayes County homeowners overpay because their property assessments don't reflect current market conditions. A formal appeal takes minimal effort and could yield substantial tax savings over time.
How Hayes County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hayes County
1.27%
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.