Sherman County Property Taxes

Sherman County, Nebraska

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

16.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$138/mo escrow

#42 of 93 counties in Nebraska

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.22%

vs. Nebraska Avg16.2% below
vs. National Avg38.6% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$135,000

State avg $152,847

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,620

$135/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,672

$139/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#42

of 93 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Sherman County, Nebraska

Sherman undercuts national tax median

Sherman County's 1.224% effective rate ranks in the bottom quarter nationally, well below the U.S. median of 1.58%. At $1,652 annually on a $135,000 median home, residents pay about 39% less than the national median tax of $2,690.

Below-average taxes for Nebraska

With a 1.224% rate, Sherman County sits below Nebraska's 1.281% state average and ranks in the lower half of state counties. The county's median tax of $1,652 trails the state median of $1,972 by about 16%.

Second-lowest among area counties

Sherman's 1.224% rate is the second-lowest in its region, just above Thomas County's 1.087%, while Sioux County nearby taxes at 1.214%. This cluster of low-tax panhandle counties reflects the rural character of northwestern Nebraska.

Median annual tax: $1,652

On Sherman County's median home value of $135,000, homeowners pay approximately $1,652 per year in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay $1,620; those without, $1,672.

Appeal if your assessment seems high

Even in lower-tax counties, many homeowners face overassessments that could be successfully challenged. Contact the Sherman County Assessor to request a formal review if your property's assessed value appears inflated compared to comparable homes.

How Sherman County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Sherman County$1,652
Nebraska State Average$1,972
National Average$1,924

Sherman County

1.22%

Effective rate

Nebraska Avg

1.29%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Sherman County, Nebraska?
The effective property tax rate in Sherman County, Nebraska is 1.22%. 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 Sherman County?
The median annual property tax payment in Sherman County is $1,652. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,620, while those without a mortgage pay $1,672.
How does Sherman County compare to the Nebraska average?
Sherman County's effective tax rate of 1.22% is lower than the Nebraska state average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax in Sherman County is $1,652, compared to the state average of $1,972.
What is the median home value in Sherman County, Nebraska?
The median home value in Sherman County, Nebraska is $135,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Sherman County a low property tax area in Nebraska?
Yes — Sherman County's effective property tax rate of 1.22% is below the Nebraska average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax of $1,652 is also lower the state average of $1,972, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Sherman County rank for property taxes in Nebraska?
Sherman County ranks #42 out of 93 counties in Nebraska by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.22% and median annual tax of $1,652, 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.