Morrill County Property Taxes
Morrill County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
26.3% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$121/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.30%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$112,000
State avg ▼ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,000
$167/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,258
$105/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#51
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Morrill County, Nebraska
Morrill's rates edge slightly above national average
Morrill County's effective tax rate of 1.297% exceeds the national average by roughly half a percentage point, placing it in the upper-middle tier of American counties. The median property tax of $1,453 remains well below the national median of $2,690, thanks to a median home value of just $112,000.
Morrill ranks among Nebraska's higher-tax counties
At 1.297%, Morrill County's effective rate ranks among Nebraska's highest, exceeding the state average of 1.281%. The median property tax of $1,453 sits below the state median of $1,972, but residents pay a higher effective rate despite lower property values.
Morrill's rate edges above surrounding counties
Morrill County's 1.297% rate is slightly higher than McPherson County (1.063%) and Logan County (1.002%), making it one of the region's higher-tax areas. However, the median property tax of $1,453 remains moderate due to lower home values.
Morrill residents pay modest tax dollars
On a median home value of $112,000, Morrill County homeowners pay approximately $1,453 annually in property taxes. With mortgage-related assessments, costs reach $2,000; those owning homes outright pay about $1,258.
Challenge high effective rates through appeals
Morrill County's above-average effective tax rate means homeowners should carefully review whether their assessments reflect current market values. A successful appeal could reduce tax burden significantly, especially for properties that may be overvalued.
How Morrill County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Morrill County
1.30%
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.