Esmeralda County Property Taxes
Esmeralda County, Nevada
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
59.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$50/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.59%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$102,500
State avg ▼ $300,638
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
N/A
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$539
$45/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#13
of 16 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Esmeralda County, Nevada
Esmeralda's unique rural tax profile
Esmeralda County's 0.589% effective tax rate ranks above the national average, though the median property tax of just $604 reflects the county's exceptionally low home values ($102,500 median). This small, rural county operates outside typical tax comparisons due to its sparse population and modest property base.
Highest tax rate in Nevada
At 0.589%, Esmeralda County has Nevada's highest effective tax rate—12% above the state average of 0.525%. The rate reflects the county's limited tax base and small population supporting local services.
Rural Nevada's steep-rate outlier
Esmeralda County residents pay just $604 in annual property tax, lower than all neighboring counties in absolute dollars, yet the 0.589% rate is Nevada's highest. The disconnect highlights how sparse populations and low property values shape remote county tax structures.
Esmeralda County tax estimates
The median Esmeralda County home valued at $102,500 generates approximately $604 in annual property tax. While the absolute amount is low, the effective rate of 0.589% is Nevada's steepest.
Challenge overvaluation in small-population areas
Remote Nevada counties sometimes rely on outdated comparable sales, leading to overassessments on local properties. Even in Esmeralda County, homeowners can appeal assessments that exceed fair market value and reduce their tax obligation.
How Esmeralda County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Esmeralda County
0.59%
Effective rate
Nevada Avg
0.50%
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.