Richardson County Property Taxes
Richardson County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
32.6% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$111/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.38%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$96,500
State avg ▼ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,306
$109/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,354
$113/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#61
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Richardson County, Nebraska
Richardson's tax rate ranks high for rural Nebraska
Richardson County's effective tax rate of 1.377% exceeds the national median, placing it in the higher tier of counties nationwide. Despite this higher rate, the median property tax of $1,329 remains well below the national median of $2,690, thanks to the county's lower median home values around $96,500.
Richardson taxes exceed most other Nebraska counties
At 1.377%, Richardson County's effective rate ranks among the highest in Nebraska, surpassing the state average of 1.281% by nearly a full percentage point. The county's median tax bill of $1,329 falls below the state average of $1,972, reflecting lower property values in the region.
Highest-taxed county in the southeast region
Richardson County's 1.377% rate significantly outpaces nearby Rock County (1.016%) and Red Willow County (1.262%), making it the highest-taxed neighbor in southeast Nebraska. This rate differential reflects local funding choices for schools and services.
What you'll pay annually on median home
A home valued at Richardson County's median of $96,500 results in an estimated annual property tax of around $1,329. Homeowners with mortgages pay approximately $1,306, while those without mortgages pay closer to $1,354.
Many homeowners could lower taxes through appeal
Even in lower-value housing markets like Richardson County, assessment errors occur, and overvalued properties may result in higher-than-necessary tax bills. The county assessor's office accepts appeals at no cost, offering homeowners a straightforward path to potential savings.
How Richardson County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Richardson County
1.38%
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.