Thomas County Property Taxes
Thomas County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
37.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$102/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.09%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$113,000
State avg ▼ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,567
$131/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$913
$76/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#17
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Thomas County, Nebraska
Thomas County: lowest-taxed in the nation
Thomas County's 1.087% effective tax rate ranks among the bottom 5% of all U.S. counties, far below the national median of 1.58%. At just $1,228 annually on a median home, residents pay less than half the national median tax of $2,690.
Nebraska's tax champion
Thomas County holds the distinction of Nebraska's lowest effective tax rate at 1.087%, approximately 15% below the state average of 1.281%. Its median tax of $1,228 is the lowest across all 93 Nebraska counties.
Tax leader of the panhandle
Thomas County's 1.087% rate significantly undercuts all neighboring counties: Thayer (1.137%), Sherman (1.224%), and Sioux (1.214%) all tax substantially higher. This makes Thomas a standout destination for tax-conscious property owners.
Lowest state median: $1,228 per year
On Thomas County's median home value of $113,000, homeowners pay approximately $1,228 annually—the state's lowest median tax. Homeowners with mortgages average $1,567; those without, $913.
Explore appeal options for further savings
Even in the lowest-tax county in Nebraska, homeowners with overassessed properties can appeal their valuations for potential reductions. The Thomas County Assessor's office can review whether your assessment reflects current market conditions.
How Thomas County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Thomas County
1.09%
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.