Valley County Property Taxes

Valley County, Nebraska

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

3.8% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$158/mo escrow

#85 of 93 counties in Nebraska

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.55%

vs. Nebraska Avg3.8% below
vs. National Avg29.5% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$122,200

State avg $152,847

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,081

$173/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,745

$145/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#85

of 93 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Valley County, Nebraska

Valley County taxes above national median

Valley County's 1.552% effective tax rate sits just below the national median of 1.58%, placing it near the national norm. At $1,897 annually on a median home of $122,200, residents pay roughly 70% of the national median tax of $2,690.

Second-highest rate in Nebraska

Valley County's 1.552% rate ranks as the second-highest in Nebraska, about 21% above the state average of 1.281%. Its median tax of $1,897 exceeds the state median of $1,972 by about 4%, reflecting slightly lower home values.

Highest taxes in the region

Valley County's 1.552% rate is the highest among area counties, surpassing Thurston (1.521%), Stanton (1.307%), and all panhandle counties. Only a handful of counties statewide match Valley's tax burden.

About $1,897 yearly on median home

Valley County homeowners with the median property value of $122,200 pay approximately $1,897 in annual property taxes. Those with mortgages pay $2,081; those without, $1,745.

Challenge your assessment if overvalued

Valley County's higher-than-average tax rate makes it especially worthwhile to verify that your assessment accurately reflects your home's market value. Filing an appeal with the Valley County Assessor could substantially reduce your annual tax burden.

How Valley County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Valley County$1,897
Nebraska State Average$1,972
National Average$1,924

Valley County

1.55%

Effective rate

Nebraska Avg

1.29%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Valley County, Nebraska?
The effective property tax rate in Valley County, Nebraska is 1.55%. 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 Valley County?
The median annual property tax payment in Valley County is $1,897. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,081, while those without a mortgage pay $1,745.
How does Valley County compare to the Nebraska average?
Valley County's effective tax rate of 1.55% is higher than the Nebraska state average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax in Valley County is $1,897, compared to the state average of $1,972.
What is the median home value in Valley County, Nebraska?
The median home value in Valley County, Nebraska is $122,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Valley County property tax rate higher than the Nebraska average?
Valley County's effective property tax rate of 1.55% is higher than the Nebraska average of 1.29%. This difference of 0.26% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Valley County rank for property taxes in Nebraska?
Valley County ranks #85 out of 93 counties in Nebraska by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.55% and median annual tax of $1,897, it falls in the upper 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.