Seward County property tax
Homeowners in Seward County, Nebraska typically pay about 1.18% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,850 on a median home value of $241,300.
Typical effective rate
1.18%
higher than 24% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,850
per year
Median home value
$241,300
In NE
#57
of 93 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.18% — 26% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 21% lower than the Nebraska median of 1.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,906 for mortgaged homes, $2,800 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 57th highest effective rate of 93 ranked Nebraska counties; nationally it sits around the 76th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Seward County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.18%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Seward County, NE?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Seward County is 1.18% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,850) divided by the median home value ($241,300) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Seward County?
The median owner-occupied home in Seward County is valued at $241,300, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,850 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,906, versus $2,800 for homes without one.
How does Seward County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Seward County's effective rate is 21% lower than the Nebraska median, ranking 57th of 93 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Nebraska counties
Counties ranked closest to Seward County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Nebraska counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Clay County | 1.20% | $1,870 |
| 55 | York County | 1.19% | $2,263 |
| 56 | Colfax County | 1.18% | $1,710 |
| 58 | Red Willow County | 1.18% | $1,879 |
| 59 | Nuckolls County | 1.17% | $1,133 |
| 60 | Hitchcock County | 1.17% | $1,130 |
Official data & resources for Seward County
- Seward County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Seward County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Seward County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.