Nebraska · FIPS 31085 · ACS 2020–2024
Hayes County, Nebraska property tax rate
Homeowners in Hayes County paid a median of $1,294 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $128,100 (2020–2024 survey). Taxes came to 1.92% of home value, 34% above the Nebraska rate of 1.44% and 105% above the U.S. rate of 0.94%.
- 1.92%Effective tax rate±0.79% margin · Nebraska: 1.44%
- $1,294Median tax per yearNebraska: $3,549 · U.S.: $3,119
- $128,100Median home valueNebraska: $238,600
- 256Owner-occupied homes68% of households own
Small sample. This estimate has fewer than 500 owner-occupied homes and a wide margin of error, so treat it as a rough guide.
| Measure | Hayes County | Nebraska | U.S. | Hayes County 2019–2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective tax rate | 1.92% | 1.44% | 0.94% | 1.93% | −0.01 pts |
| Median tax, all owners | $1,294 | $3,549 | $3,119 | $1,429 | −$135 (-9.4%) |
| Median tax, with a mortgage | $1,839 | $3,832 | $3,489 | $2,088 | −$249 (-11.9%) |
| Median tax, no mortgage | $858 | $3,081 | $2,576 | $994 | −$136 (-13.7%) |
| Median home value | $128,100 | $238,600 | $332,700 | $112,800 | +$15,300 (+13.6%) |
| Total taxes paid | $819,100 | $2,172,418,100 | $360,573,527,500 | $728,400 |
How Hayes County compares
- Per $1,000 of home value, owners here paid about $19.24 a year, against $14.41 statewide and $9.40 nationally.
- Homes with a mortgage: 2.54% of value; homes without one: 1.25%. Median bills: $1,839 and $858.
- Compared with the 2019–2023 survey, the effective rate fell (−0.01 pts) and the median tax changed −$135 (-9.4%). The two 5-year surveys share four years of responses, so year-to-year moves are small and partly noise.
- Margin of error: the effective rate is 1.92% ± 0.79% at 90% confidence, from a sample of the 256 owner-occupied homes.
Nebraska counties with similar rates
| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo County | 1.38% | $3,555 | $246,400 |
| Scotts Bluff County | 1.39% | $2,495 | $168,500 |
| Frontier County | 1.41% | $2,101 | $149,800 |
| Lincoln County | 1.42% | $2,788 | $189,500 |
| Lancaster County | 1.43% | $4,204 | $275,200 |
| Cheyenne County | 1.54% | $2,301 | $139,700 |
| Douglas County | 1.62% | $4,507 | $266,100 |
| Sarpy County | 1.72% | $5,473 | $314,100 |
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table-based summary file: B25090 (aggregate real estate taxes), B25082 (aggregate home value), B25103 (median real estate taxes), B25077 (median home value) and B25003 (tenure); files dated January 29, 2026.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates, same tables (files dated October 31, 2024), for the comparison column.
- Geography names: Census Bureau Geos20245YR.txt (file dated January 22, 2026).
Effective rate = total real estate taxes paid by owner-occupied homes ÷ their total value, as reported by owners to the Census Bureau. It is not a millage rate. Your bill depends on your assessed value, exemptions (such as homestead) and local levies.