Hayes County Property Taxes

Hayes County, Nebraska

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

27.5% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$119/mo escrow

#48 of 93 counties in Nebraska

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.27%

vs. Nebraska Avg27.5% below
vs. National Avg46.9% below

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$1,429
Nebraska State Average$1,972
National Average$1,924

Hayes County

1.27%

Effective rate

Nebraska Avg

1.29%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Hayes County, Nebraska?
The effective property tax rate in Hayes County, Nebraska is 1.27%. 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 Hayes County?
The median annual property tax payment in Hayes County is $1,429. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,088, while those without a mortgage pay $994.
How does Hayes County compare to the Nebraska average?
Hayes County's effective tax rate of 1.27% is lower than the Nebraska state average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax in Hayes County is $1,429, compared to the state average of $1,972.
What is the median home value in Hayes County, Nebraska?
The median home value in Hayes County, Nebraska is $112,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Hayes County a low property tax area in Nebraska?
Yes — Hayes County's effective property tax rate of 1.27% is below the Nebraska average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax of $1,429 is also lower the state average of $1,972, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Hayes County rank for property taxes in Nebraska?
Hayes County ranks #48 out of 93 counties in Nebraska by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.27% and median annual tax of $1,429, it falls in the middle 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.