Brown County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Census Bureau ACS property tax data for Nebraska. Population: 892.
The median annual property tax in Brown County is $1,082, which is 45% lower than the Nebraska state average and 44% below the national average. The effective tax rate is 1.08% on a median home value of $100,200. Property taxes represent 2.1% of the median household income in this county.
Median Annual Tax
$1,082
-45% vs State
-44% vs US
Median Home Value
$100,200
-34% vs State
-53% vs US
Effective Tax Rate
1.08%
-16% vs State
+14% vs US
With vs Without Mortgage
With Mortgage
$1,051
$88/mo
Without Mortgage
$1,121
$93/mo
Homeowners with a mortgage typically own higher-valued properties, which can result in higher tax bills.
Property Tax History
| Year | Median Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,082 +10.7% | 1.08% |
| 2022 | $977 -5.7% | 1.09% |
| 2021 | $1,036 -9.8% | 1.30% |
| 2020 | $1,148 -10.0% | 1.35% |
| 2019 | $1,275 | 1.60% |
Tax Burden
Tax-to-Income Ratio
2.1%
of median household income
Median Income
$51,538
per year
Monthly Tax
$90
per month
Other Counties in Nebraska
Dakota County
Tax: $2,680/yr Rate: 1.59%
Clay County
Tax: $1,886/yr Rate: 1.29%
Sherman County
Tax: $1,652/yr Rate: 1.22%
Keya Paha County
Tax: $1,240/yr Rate: 1.14%
Frontier County
Tax: $1,979/yr Rate: 1.43%
Platte County
Tax: $2,789/yr Rate: 1.34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average property tax in Brown County, Nebraska? ▼
The median annual property tax in Brown County is $1,082 based on the most recent Census Bureau American Community Survey data. The effective tax rate is 1.08% on a median home value of $100,200.
How does Brown County property tax compare to the national average? ▼
Property taxes in Brown County are 44% below the national average of $1,923. The effective rate of 1.08% compares to 0.95% nationally.
Does having a mortgage affect property taxes in Brown County? ▼
In Brown County, homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,051 in annual property taxes, while homeowners without a mortgage pay $1,121. This difference often reflects the value of homes rather than different tax rates.
What percentage of income goes to property taxes in Brown County? ▼
Property taxes in Brown County represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $51,538. The national benchmark is generally 2-4% of household income.
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Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Property tax data reflects median amounts paid by homeowners. Effective rates are calculated as median tax divided by median home value.