Kearney County Property Taxes
Kearney County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
35.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$223/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.23%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$218,300
State avg ▲ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$3,137
$261/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,286
$191/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#43
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Kearney County, Nebraska
Kearney County taxes slightly below national average
With an effective tax rate of 1.225%, Kearney County falls just below the national median of 1.281%. Despite this favorable rate, the county's median property tax of $2,675 matches the national median, reflecting higher home values in the area.
Below-average taxes for Nebraska
Kearney County's 1.225% effective rate ranks it in the lower-tax half of Nebraska counties, 5% below the state average of 1.281%. Only about 40 Nebraska counties maintain lower tax rates than Kearney.
Lowest rate in central Nebraska cluster
Kearney County's 1.225% significantly undercuts neighboring Phelps and Harlan counties. This makes Kearney an attractive option for property owners seeking lower tax burdens in central Nebraska.
Median home owner pays $2,675 annually
The median Kearney County home valued at $218,300 generates an annual property tax of $2,675. With mortgage escrow included, homeowners typically remit $3,137 yearly to cover property taxes and related obligations.
Challenge your assessment to lower tax bills
Many homeowners don't realize their properties may be overstated in county assessments, sometimes by thousands of dollars. Kearney County residents can request a free reassessment review if they believe their valuation is inequitable or excessive.
How Kearney County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Kearney County
1.23%
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.