Kearney County property tax
Homeowners in Kearney County, Nebraska typically pay about 1.23% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,740 on a median home value of $223,400.
Typical effective rate
1.23%
higher than 22% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,740
per year
Median home value
$223,400
In NE
#52
of 93 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.23% — 31% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 18% lower than the Nebraska median of 1.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $3,145 for mortgaged homes, $2,337 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 52nd highest effective rate of 93 ranked Nebraska counties; nationally it sits around the 78th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Kearney County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.23%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Kearney County, NE?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Kearney County is 1.23% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,740) divided by the median home value ($223,400) 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 Kearney County?
The median owner-occupied home in Kearney County is valued at $223,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,740 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $3,145, versus $2,337 for homes without one.
How does Kearney County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Kearney County's effective rate is 18% lower than the Nebraska median, ranking 52nd of 93 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Nebraska counties
Counties ranked closest to Kearney County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Nebraska counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Banner County | 1.26% | $2,592 |
| 50 | Thomas County | 1.25% | $1,364 |
| 51 | Antelope County | 1.23% | $1,608 |
| 53 | Dixon County | 1.20% | $1,874 |
| 54 | Clay County | 1.20% | $1,870 |
| 55 | York County | 1.19% | $2,263 |
Official data & resources for Kearney County
- Kearney County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Kearney County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Kearney 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.