Churchill County Property Taxes

Churchill County, Nevada

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

11.4% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$139/mo escrow

#12 of 16 counties in Nevada

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.56%

vs. Nevada Avg11.4% above
vs. National Avg37.9% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$298,000

State avg $300,638

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,729

$144/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,605

$134/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#12

of 16 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Churchill County, Nevada

Churchill taxes well below national average

Churchill County's 0.560% effective tax rate ranks in the bottom 25% nationally, and the median property tax of $1,670 is 38% lower than the U.S. median of $2,690. Despite homes here being valued 6% above the national median, residents pay substantially less in annual taxes.

Slightly above Nevada average rate

At 0.560%, Churchill County's effective tax rate exceeds Nevada's state average of 0.525% by just 0.035 percentage points. The county remains competitive within the state's middle tier of tax rates.

Higher rate than Carson City

Churchill County homeowners pay $1,670 in median annual property tax, compared to $1,781 in nearby Carson City—just $111 less despite Carson City's stronger tax advantage. Elko County to the east offers comparable rates at $1,434.

Annual tax on a typical home

A median Churchill County home valued at $298,000 generates approximately $1,670 in annual property tax. Those with mortgages pay about $1,729, while outright owners pay $1,605.

Review your assessment for overvaluation

Many Nevada homeowners discover their assessments exceed fair market value and qualify for tax reductions through formal appeals. Filing an appeal costs nothing and can result in meaningful annual savings.

How Churchill County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Churchill County$1,670
Nevada State Average$1,499
National Average$1,924

Churchill County

0.56%

Effective rate

Nevada Avg

0.50%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Churchill County, Nevada?
The effective property tax rate in Churchill County, Nevada is 0.56%. 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 Churchill County?
The median annual property tax payment in Churchill County is $1,670. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,729, while those without a mortgage pay $1,605.
How does Churchill County compare to the Nevada average?
Churchill County's effective tax rate of 0.56% is higher than the Nevada state average of 0.50%. The median annual property tax in Churchill County is $1,670, compared to the state average of $1,499.
What is the median home value in Churchill County, Nevada?
The median home value in Churchill County, Nevada is $298,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Churchill County property tax rate higher than the Nevada average?
Churchill County's effective property tax rate of 0.56% is higher than the Nevada average of 0.50%. This difference of 0.06% 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 Churchill County rank for property taxes in Nevada?
Churchill County ranks #12 out of 16 counties in Nevada by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.56% and median annual tax of $1,670, 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.