Garfield County property tax
Homeowners in Garfield County, Nebraska typically pay about 1.35% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,383 on a median home value of $176,600.
Typical effective rate
1.35%
higher than 17% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,383
per year
Median home value
$176,600
In NE
#31
of 93 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.35% — 44% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 9% lower than the Nebraska median of 1.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,813 for mortgaged homes, $1,913 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 31st highest effective rate of 93 ranked Nebraska counties; nationally it sits around the 83th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Garfield County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.35%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Garfield County, NE?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Garfield County is 1.35% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,383) divided by the median home value ($176,600) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Garfield County?
The median owner-occupied home in Garfield County is valued at $176,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,383 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,813, versus $1,913 for homes without one.
How does Garfield County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Garfield County's effective rate is 9% lower than the Nebraska median, ranking 31st of 93 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Nebraska counties
Counties ranked closest to Garfield County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Nebraska counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Furnas County | 1.38% | $1,353 |
| 29 | Sheridan County | 1.37% | $1,556 |
| 30 | Madison County | 1.37% | $2,854 |
| 32 | Saline County | 1.35% | $2,663 |
| 33 | Otoe County | 1.33% | $2,691 |
| 34 | Phelps County | 1.32% | $2,573 |
Official data & resources for Garfield County
- Garfield County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Garfield County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Garfield County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.