Nebraska · FIPS 31005 · ACS 2020–2024
Arthur County, Nebraska property tax rate
Homeowners in Arthur County paid a median of $1,733 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $185,900 (2020–2024 survey). Taxes came to 1.17% of home value, 19% below the Nebraska rate of 1.44% and 25% above the U.S. rate of 0.94%.
- 1.17%Effective tax rate±0.63% margin · Nebraska: 1.44%
- $1,733Median tax per yearNebraska: $3,549 · U.S.: $3,119
- $185,900Median home valueNebraska: $238,600
- 149Owner-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 | Arthur County | Nebraska | U.S. | Arthur County 2019–2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective tax rate | 1.17% | 1.44% | 0.94% | 1.23% | −0.06 pts |
| Median tax, all owners | $1,733 | $3,549 | $3,119 | $1,574 | +$159 (+10.1%) |
| Median tax, with a mortgage | $1,932 | $3,832 | $3,489 | $1,795 | +$137 (+7.6%) |
| Median tax, no mortgage | $1,452 | $3,081 | $2,576 | $1,417 | +$35 (+2.5%) |
| Median home value | $185,900 | $238,600 | $332,700 | $188,800 | −$2,900 (-1.5%) |
| Total taxes paid | $444,300 | $2,172,418,100 | $360,573,527,500 | $387,300 |
How Arthur County compares
- Per $1,000 of home value, owners here paid about $11.71 a year, against $14.41 statewide and $9.40 nationally.
- Homes with a mortgage: 0.89% of value; homes without one: 1.26%. Median bills: $1,932 and $1,452.
- Compared with the 2019–2023 survey, the effective rate fell (−0.06 pts) and the median tax changed +$159 (+10.1%). 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 1.17% ± 0.63% at 90% confidence, from a sample of the 149 owner-occupied homes.
Nebraska counties with similar rates
| County | Effective rate | Median tax | Median value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Willow County | 1.16% | $1,879 | $159,600 |
| Clay County | 1.18% | $1,870 | $155,600 |
| Seward County | 1.18% | $2,850 | $241,300 |
| Sherman County | 1.18% | $1,764 | $152,000 |
| Stanton County | 1.19% | $2,471 | $195,400 |
| Keith County | 1.19% | $2,369 | $168,000 |
| Wayne County | 1.20% | $2,486 | $221,600 |
| Fillmore County | 1.20% | $1,491 | $151,000 |
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.