Homeowners in Platte County, Nebraska paid a median $2,885 a year in property tax on a median home worth $223,900, an effective rate of about 1.29% (Census 2020–2024).
1.49%Nebraska statewide · US 0.94%
How Platte County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 1.29% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $1,933 | $161 |
| $250,000 | $3,221 | $268 |
| $350,000 | $4,510 | $376 |
| $500,000 | $6,443 | $537 |
Cities and towns in Platte County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $2,990 | $213,600 | 1.40% |
| Duncan | $2,479 | $162,500 | 1.53% |
| Platte Center | $1,708 | $131,700 | 1.30% |
| Monroe | $1,500 | $126,000 | 1.19% |
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Related
- Nebraska property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Harlan County, NE1.29% effective
- Greeley County, NE1.29% effective
- Keya Paha County, NE1.29% effective
- Chase County, NE1.28% effective
- Merrick County, NE1.30% 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
- Lincoln County pop. 33,802
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Platte County, Nebraska?
Homeowners in Platte County, Nebraska paid a median $2,885 a year in property tax on a median home worth $223,900, an effective rate of about 1.29% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Platte County?
About $3,866 a year ($322 a month) at the 1.29% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Platte County property tax high?
It ranks #52 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 Platte County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Platte County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.