Homeowners in Clay County, Nebraska paid a median $1,870 a year in property tax on a median home worth $155,600, an effective rate of about 1.20% (Census 2020–2024).
1.49%Nebraska statewide · US 0.94%
How Clay County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.20% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,803 | $150 |
| $250,000 | $3,004 | $250 |
| $350,000 | $4,206 | $351 |
| $500,000 | $6,009 | $501 |
Cities and towns in Clay County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton | $2,169 | $155,600 | 1.39% |
| Harvard | $1,662 | $102,100 | 1.63% |
| Clay Center | $1,921 | $141,300 | 1.36% |
| Fairfield | $1,446 | $160,900 | 0.90% |
| Glenvil | $1,620 | $104,200 | 1.55% |
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Related
- Nebraska property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Dixon County, NE1.20% effective
- York County, NE1.19% effective
- Colfax County, NE1.18% effective
- Seward County, NE1.18% effective
- Red Willow County, NE1.18% effective
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Nebraska
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Omaha pop. 488,837
- Lincoln pop. 294,856
- Bellevue pop. 64,510
- Grand Island pop. 52,884
- Kearney pop. 34,246
- Fremont pop. 27,567
- Norfolk pop. 26,054
- Papillion pop. 25,244
- Hastings pop. 25,008
- Columbus pop. 24,488
- Douglas County pop. 590,736
- Lancaster County pop. 326,696
- Sarpy County pop. 197,389
- Hall County pop. 62,536
- Buffalo County pop. 50,579
- Dodge County pop. 37,351
- Scotts Bluff County pop. 35,843
- Madison County pop. 35,532
- Platte County pop. 34,716
- Lincoln County pop. 33,802
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Clay County, Nebraska?
Homeowners in Clay County, Nebraska paid a median $1,870 a year in property tax on a median home worth $155,600, an effective rate of about 1.20% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Clay County?
About $3,605 a year ($300 a month) at the 1.20% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Clay County property tax high?
It ranks #40 lowest of 93 Nebraska counties. The state median effective rate is 1.49% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Clay County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Clay County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.