Knox County Property Taxes
Knox County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
27.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$119/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.22%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$116,900
State avg ▼ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,488
$124/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,382
$115/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#41
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Knox County, Nebraska
Knox County taxes run below national average
Knox County's effective tax rate of 1.220% sits 5% below the national median of 1.281%. The median property tax of $1,426 is notably lower than the national median of $2,690, reflecting the county's modest home values.
Lower-tax county in Nebraska
At 1.220%, Knox County ranks in the lower half of Nebraska counties by effective rate, about 5% below the state average of 1.281%. Approximately 50 Nebraska counties tax property at higher rates than Knox.
Competitive rates in northeast Nebraska
Knox County's 1.220% rate aligns closely with Cedar and Holt counties in the region. This consistency makes northeast Nebraska attractive for property owners seeking predictable, moderate tax environments.
Median home costs $1,426 annually
The median Knox County home valued at $116,900 carries an annual property tax of $1,426. Whether homeowners have mortgages or own outright, their tax obligation remains relatively consistent at around $1,400-$1,500.
Free assessments review available
Knox County homeowners who believe their properties are overvalued can request a no-cost assessment review from the county assessor. Owners dissatisfied with initial responses can file formal appeals through the county's established process.
How Knox County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Knox County
1.22%
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.