Pierce County Property Taxes
Pierce County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
7.3% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$176/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.16%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$182,700
State avg ▲ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,320
$193/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,911
$159/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#26
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Pierce County, Nebraska
Pierce taxes remain well below national mark
Pierce County's median property tax of $2,115 falls short of the national median of $2,690, giving homeowners a tax advantage relative to the rest of the country. The county's effective rate of 1.158% sits above the national median rate, though lower home values keep the actual tax bill manageable.
Below-average Nebraska tax rate
Pierce County's effective rate of 1.158% runs below Nebraska's state average of 1.281%, placing it among the more favorably taxed counties statewide. At $2,115 in median taxes, Pierce residents pay 7% less than the state average of $1,972.
Favorable rates across northeastern region
Pierce's 1.158% effective rate beats most neighbors including Pawnee (1.592%), Phelps (1.377%), Otoe (1.437%), and Nuckolls (1.280%), making it one of the region's more affordable options. The county's median home value of $182,700 is near regional average, so the favorable rate translates to tangible savings.
Pierce County median home annual taxes
A homeowner with a $182,700 property in Pierce County should expect roughly $2,115 in annual property taxes under the 1.158% effective rate. Depending on mortgage status, actual bills range from $1,911 to $2,320.
Appeal overassessments to maximize savings
Pierce County's below-average tax rate is a good starting point, but homeowners should still verify their assessments haven't drifted above market value. If your home's assessed value exceeds recent comparable sales prices, filing an appeal could lower your bill even further.
How Pierce County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Pierce County
1.16%
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.