Nebraska · FIPS 31103 · ACS 2020–2024
Keya Paha County, Nebraska property tax rate
Homeowners in Keya Paha County paid a median of $1,404 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $108,800 (2020–2024 survey). Taxes came to 1.14% of home value, 21% below the Nebraska rate of 1.44% and 21% above the U.S. rate of 0.94%.
- 1.14%Effective tax rate±0.74% margin · Nebraska: 1.44%
- $1,404Median tax per yearNebraska: $3,549 · U.S.: $3,119
- $108,800Median home valueNebraska: $238,600
- 244Owner-occupied homes81% 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 | Keya Paha County | Nebraska | U.S. | Keya Paha County 2019–2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective tax rate | 1.14% | 1.44% | 0.94% | 0.71% | +0.43 pts |
| Median tax, all owners | $1,404 | $3,549 | $3,119 | $1,240 | +$164 (+13.2%) |
| Median tax, with a mortgage | $2,000 | $3,832 | $3,489 | $2,079 | −$79 (-3.8%) |
| Median tax, no mortgage | $929 | $3,081 | $2,576 | $896 | +$33 (+3.7%) |
| Median home value | $108,800 | $238,600 | $332,700 | $108,800 | no change |
| Total taxes paid | $752,300 | $2,172,418,100 | $360,573,527,500 | $523,500 |
How Keya Paha County compares
- Per $1,000 of home value, owners here paid about $11.38 a year, against $14.41 statewide and $9.40 nationally.
- Homes with a mortgage: 1.33% of value; homes without one: 0.83%. Median bills: $2,000 and $929.
- Compared with the 2019–2023 survey, the effective rate rose (+0.43 pts) and the median tax changed +$164 (+13.2%). 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 1.14% ± 0.74% at 90% confidence, from a sample of the 244 owner-occupied homes.
Nebraska counties with similar rates
| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield County | 1.11% | $2,383 | $176,600 |
| Thurston County | 1.12% | $1,682 | $114,600 |
| Butler County | 1.12% | $2,044 | $184,200 |
| Burt County | 1.13% | $1,937 | $147,000 |
| Colfax County | 1.13% | $1,710 | $144,700 |
| Dawson County | 1.13% | $2,172 | $166,200 |
| Sheridan County | 1.14% | $1,556 | $113,400 |
| Red Willow County | 1.16% | $1,879 | $159,600 |
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.