Platte County Property Taxes

Platte County, Nebraska

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

41.4% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$232/mo escrow

#54 of 93 counties in Nebraska

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.34%

vs. Nebraska Avg41.4% above
vs. National Avg3.7% above

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$207,800

State avg $152,847

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,938

$245/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,589

$216/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#54

of 93 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Platte County, Nebraska

Platte taxes right at national median

Platte County's median property tax of $2,789 exceeds the national median of $2,690, placing homeowners slightly above the national middle. The county's effective rate of 1.342% runs above the national median, indicating above-average tax pressure despite home values closer to the national average.

Above-average taxes for Nebraska

Platte County's effective rate of 1.342% exceeds Nebraska's state average of 1.281%, putting it among the higher-taxed counties in the state. Median taxes of $2,789 run 41% above the state average of $1,972, reflecting both the county's higher home values and elevated tax rate.

Second-highest taxes in the region

Platte's 1.342% rate ranks second-highest among neighbors, exceeded only by Pawnee (1.592%) and ahead of Phelps (1.377%), Otoe (1.437%), and most others. The county's median home value of $207,800 is the highest in the region, combining with above-average rates to produce the region's steepest tax bills.

Platte property taxes on median home

A homeowner with a $207,800 property in Platte County should expect approximately $2,789 in annual property taxes at the 1.342% effective rate. With mortgage considerations, that bill may reach $2,938; without mortgage, it drops to $2,589.

Especially important to verify assessments

With Platte County combining above-average tax rates with above-average home values, even modest assessment errors translate to significant annual costs. Review your property's assessed value carefully against recent comparable sales; if it appears inflated, file an appeal to potentially recover hundreds of dollars annually.

How Platte County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Platte County$2,789
Nebraska State Average$1,972
National Average$1,924

Platte County

1.34%

Effective rate

Nebraska Avg

1.29%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Platte County, Nebraska?
The effective property tax rate in Platte County, Nebraska is 1.34%. 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 Platte County?
The median annual property tax payment in Platte County is $2,789. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,938, while those without a mortgage pay $2,589.
How does Platte County compare to the Nebraska average?
Platte County's effective tax rate of 1.34% is higher than the Nebraska state average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax in Platte County is $2,789, compared to the state average of $1,972.
What is the median home value in Platte County, Nebraska?
The median home value in Platte County, Nebraska is $207,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Platte County property tax rate higher than the Nebraska average?
Platte County's effective property tax rate of 1.34% is higher than the Nebraska average of 1.29%. This difference of 0.05% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Platte County rank for property taxes in Nebraska?
Platte County ranks #54 out of 93 counties in Nebraska by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.34% and median annual tax of $2,789, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.

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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.