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Seward County, Nebraska: property tax rate, home values and income

Effective property tax rate

1.20%

59th highest of 93 counties in Nebraska

Median home value

$232,400

9th highest in Nebraska

Median household income

$81,122

7th highest in Nebraska

Population

17,636

Census ACS 2023

Sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · Updated 11/03/2026

In Seward County, Nebraska the effective property tax rate is 1.20%. The median homeowner pays $2,791 a year in real estate taxes on a home with a median value of $232,400. That rate is the 59th highest of the 93 Nebraska counties with published data, and the 797th highest of 3,132 counties in the United States.

Property tax in Seward 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 Seward County is below 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 valueEstimated tax per yearPer month
$200,000$2,400$200
$232,400 (county median)$2,790$233
$300,000$3,600$300
$400,000$4,800$400
$500,000$6,000$500

Home values and incomes

The median home value is $232,400 (9th highest in Nebraska, 905th highest nationally) and the median household income is $81,122. Homes cost about 2.9 times a typical household's yearly income. Median gross rent is $969 a month. 72.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,815 a year for insurance. For comparison, the Nebraska statewide median home value is $278,299.

Counties near Seward County in the Nebraska property tax ranking

CountyEffective rateMedian home value
Dixon County1.21%$141,400
Sioux County1.21%$141,700
Nance County1.20%$122,800
Seward County1.20%$232,400
York County1.20%$175,900
Blaine County1.19%$102,100
Gosper County1.19%$202,700

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Seward County, Nebraska?

The effective property tax rate is 1.20% of home value per year, the 59th highest of 93 counties in Nebraska (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).

How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Seward County?

At the county's effective rate of 1.20%, about $3,600 a year (roughly $300 a month). Your actual bill depends on the assessed value, your school district and exemptions.

What is the median home value in Seward County?

The median home value is $232,400 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates, owner-occupied homes).

What is the median household income in Seward County?

The median household income is $81,122 (Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates).