Webster County property tax
Homeowners in Webster County, Nebraska typically pay about 1.45% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,707 on a median home value of $117,600.
Typical effective rate
1.45%
higher than 13% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,707
per year
Median home value
$117,600
In NE
#14
of 93 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.45% — 55% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 2% lower than the Nebraska median of 1.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,202 for mortgaged homes, $1,347 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 14th highest effective rate of 93 ranked Nebraska counties; nationally it sits around the 87th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Webster County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.45%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Webster County, NE?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Webster County is 1.45% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,707) divided by the median home value ($117,600) 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 Webster County?
The median owner-occupied home in Webster County is valued at $117,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,707 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,202, versus $1,347 for homes without one.
How does Webster County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Webster County's effective rate is 2% lower than the Nebraska median, ranking 14th of 93 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Nebraska counties
Counties ranked closest to Webster County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Nebraska counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lincoln County | 1.47% | $2,788 |
| 12 | Thurston County | 1.47% | $1,682 |
| 13 | Jefferson County | 1.46% | $1,886 |
| 15 | Dawes County | 1.45% | $2,183 |
| 16 | Adams County | 1.45% | $2,793 |
| 17 | Buffalo County | 1.44% | $3,555 |
Official data & resources for Webster County
- Webster County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Webster County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Webster 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.