Lincoln County Property Taxes
Lincoln County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
37.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$225/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.48%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$183,100
State avg ▲ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,747
$229/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,637
$220/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#78
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Lincoln County, Nebraska
Lincoln County taxes above national average
At 1.477%, Lincoln County's effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 1.281% by about 15%. The median property tax of $2,704 closely matches the national median of $2,690, showing typical tax burden despite higher-than-average home values.
Upper-middle tier in Nebraska
Lincoln County's 1.477% effective rate ranks in the top third of Nebraska counties, approximately 15% above the state average of 1.281%. About 25-30 Nebraska counties impose higher property tax rates than Lincoln.
Moderate taxes for western Nebraska
Lincoln County's 1.477% rate falls between the higher-taxing Keith County (1.404%) and lower-taxing Dawson County (1.4%) in west-central Nebraska. This positions Lincoln as reasonably competitive within its regional peer group.
Median home costs $2,704 yearly
A median-valued Lincoln County home at $183,100 carries an annual property tax of $2,704. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $2,747 total, while outright owners pay $2,637, reflecting consistent tax obligations across ownership types.
Challenge inflated assessments in Lincoln County
Many Lincoln County homeowners don't realize their assessed values may exceed fair market prices, particularly in growing communities. Filing a free assessment appeal with the county assessor is a simple way to verify your valuation and potentially reduce annual taxes.
How Lincoln County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lincoln County
1.48%
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.