Homeowners in Phelps County, Nebraska paid a median $2,573 a year in property tax on a median home worth $194,900, an effective rate of about 1.32% (Census 2020–2024).
1.49%Nebraska statewide · US 0.94%
How Phelps County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.32% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,980 | $165 |
| $250,000 | $3,300 | $275 |
| $350,000 | $4,621 | $385 |
| $500,000 | $6,601 | $550 |
Cities and towns in Phelps County
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Related
- Nebraska property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Valley County, NE1.32% effective
- Johnson County, NE1.32% effective
- Burt County, NE1.32% effective
- Dawson County, NE1.31% effective
- Otoe County, NE1.33% 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 Phelps County, Nebraska?
Homeowners in Phelps County, Nebraska paid a median $2,573 a year in property tax on a median home worth $194,900, an effective rate of about 1.32% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Phelps County?
About $3,960 a year ($330 a month) at the 1.32% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Phelps County property tax high?
It ranks #59 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 Phelps County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Phelps County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.