Thayer County Property Taxes
Thayer County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
38.8% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$101/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.14%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$106,200
State avg ▼ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,405
$117/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,060
$88/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#21
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Thayer County, Nebraska
Thayer County ranks among lowest nationally
At 1.137%, Thayer County's effective tax rate is among the lowest in the nation, falling in the bottom 10% of U.S. counties. The county's median tax of just $1,207 represents only 45% of the national median of $2,690.
Nebraska's most tax-friendly county
Thayer County boasts the lowest effective rate in Nebraska at 1.137%, well below the state average of 1.281%. Its median tax of $1,207 is the lowest among all Nebraska counties, about 39% below the state median of $1,972.
Lowest taxes in south-central region
Thayer's 1.137% rate is significantly lower than nearby Stanton County (1.307%) and Valley County (1.552%), making it the clear tax winner in south-central Nebraska. This affordability draws attention from homebuyers seeking maximum tax efficiency.
Just $1,207 annually on median home
On a median home value of $106,200, Thayer County homeowners pay approximately $1,207 per year in property taxes—the lowest in the state. With a mortgage, that rises to $1,405; without, it falls to $1,060.
Even low taxes can be reduced further
Even in low-tax Thayer County, some homeowners may have overassessed properties that qualify for appeal-based reductions. Contact the Thayer County Assessor if you believe recent market sales support a lower valuation than your current assessment.
How Thayer County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Thayer County
1.14%
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.