Wayne County, NE property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Wayne County is 1.19%, below the Nebraska median of 1.50% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,432 a year on a home worth $203,700.
- Effective rate
- 1.19%
- Median annual bill
- $2,432
- Median home value
- $203,700
- Rank in Nebraska
- 60of 81
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,380 | $198 |
| $300,000 | $3,570 | $298 |
| $400,000 | $4,760 | $397 |
| $500,000 | $5,950 | $496 |
| $750,000 | $8,925 | $744 |
| $1,000,000 | $11,900 | $992 |
Wayne County compared with Nebraska and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | 1.19% | $2,432 | $203,700 |
| Nebraska median | 1.50% | $3,350 | $223,800 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Wayne County, NE?
The median effective property tax rate in Wayne County is 1.19% of home value, below the Nebraska median of 1.50% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,432 a year on a median home value of $203,700 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Wayne County?
About $4,760 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.19%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Wayne County compare with the rest of Nebraska?
Wayne County ranks 60 of 81 Nebraska counties by effective rate. The Nebraska median is 1.50% and the median bill is $3,350.