Thurston County Property Taxes
Thurston County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
18.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$133/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.52%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$105,100
State avg ▼ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,958
$163/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,356
$113/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#84
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Thurston County, Nebraska
Thurston County taxes higher than most
At 1.521%, Thurston County's effective tax rate exceeds the national median of 1.58% by a small margin, placing it slightly above the national norm. The county's median tax of $1,599 on a median home of $105,100 is still about 41% below the national median of $2,690.
Above-average taxes for Nebraska
Thurston County's 1.521% rate ranks among the highest in Nebraska, about 19% above the state average of 1.281%. Its median tax of $1,599 exceeds the state median of $1,972 by a modest amount despite lower home values.
Priciest taxes in the panhandle
Thurston's 1.521% rate is substantially higher than nearby counties: Sheridan (1.376%), Sherman (1.224%), and Thomas (1.087%). Among panhandle counties, only Valley County (1.552%) approaches Thurston's tax burden.
About $1,599 yearly on median home
On Thurston County's median home value of $105,100, homeowners pay roughly $1,599 in annual property taxes. With a mortgage, the figure rises to $1,958; without, it drops to $1,356.
Assessment appeals could yield savings
Given Thurston County's higher tax rate, homeowners should carefully review their assessments for accuracy and consider appealing if their homes appear overvalued. The county assessor can walk through the valuation process and help identify any discrepancies with comparable properties.
How Thurston County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Thurston County
1.52%
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.