In Cheyenne County, Nebraska the effective property tax rate is 1.74%. The median homeowner pays $2,248 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $129,100. That rate is the 3rd highest of the 93 Nebraska counties with published data, and the 196th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.
Property tax in Cheyenne County
The effective rate is the median real estate tax paid divided by the median home value. The Nebraska statewide average is 1.50%, so Cheyenne County is above it. Applying this county's rate to other home prices gives a rough idea of the yearly bill; actual bills depend on the school district, exemptions and the assessed value.
| Home value | Estimated tax per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $129,100 (county median) | $2,250 | $187 |
| $200,000 | $3,480 | $290 |
| $300,000 | $5,220 | $435 |
| $400,000 | $6,960 | $580 |
| $500,000 | $8,700 | $725 |
Home values and incomes
The median home value is $129,100 (58th highest in Nebraska, 2334th highest nationally) and the median household income is $57,594. Homes cost about 2.2 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $912 a month. 66.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,277 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Nebraska statewide median home value is $278,299.
Counties near Cheyenne County in the Nebraska property tax ranking
| County | Effective rate | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| Sarpy County | 1.79% | $287,600 |
| Douglas County | 1.75% | $245,800 |
| Cheyenne County | 1.74% | $129,100 |
| Kimball County | 1.73% | $109,900 |
| Dakota County | 1.59% | $168,100 |
| Pawnee County | 1.59% | $74,800 |
| Lancaster County | 1.57% | $258,900 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Cheyenne County, Nebraska?
The effective property tax rate is 1.74% of home value per year, the 3rd highest of 93 counties in Nebraska (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Cheyenne County?
At the county's effective rate of 1.74%, about $5,220 a year (roughly $435 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.
What is the median home value in Cheyenne County?
The median home value is $129,100 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).
What is the median household income in Cheyenne County?
The median household income is $57,594 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).