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Kearney County

Kearney County, Nebraska

Effective Tax Rate

1.23%

Median Annual Tax

$2,675

How Kearney County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Kearney County$2,675
Nebraska State Average$1,972
National Average$1,924

Kearney County

1.23%

Effective rate

Nebraska Avg

1.29%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$3,137

per year

Without Mortgage

$2,286

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$2,675

Monthly Escrow

$223

Effective Rate

1.23%

vs. Nebraska State Average▲ 35.6% above
vs. National Average▼ 0.6% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Kearney County, Nebraska?
The effective property tax rate in Kearney County, Nebraska is 1.23%. 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 Kearney County?
The median annual property tax payment in Kearney County is $2,675. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,137, while those without a mortgage pay $2,286.
How does Kearney County compare to the Nebraska average?
Kearney County's effective tax rate of 1.23% is lower than the Nebraska state average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax in Kearney County is $2,675, compared to the state average of $1,972.
What is the median home value in Kearney County, Nebraska?
The median home value in Kearney County, Nebraska is $218,300, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Nebraska?
Property taxes in Nebraska are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Sherman County(NE)

Rate1.22%
Median Tax$1,652

Antelope County(NE)

Rate1.22%
Median Tax$1,426

Knox County(NE)

Rate1.22%
Median Tax$1,426

Boyd County(NE)

Rate1.22%
Median Tax$1,268
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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.

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