Colfax County property tax
Homeowners in Colfax County, Nebraska typically pay about 1.18% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,710 on a median home value of $144,700.
Typical effective rate
1.18%
higher than 24% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,710
per year
Median home value
$144,700
In NE
#56
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 $1,874 for mortgaged homes, $1,618 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 56th highest effective rate of 93 ranked Nebraska counties; nationally it sits around the 76th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Colfax 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 Colfax County, NE?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Colfax County is 1.18% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,710) divided by the median home value ($144,700) 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 Colfax County?
The median owner-occupied home in Colfax County is valued at $144,700, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,710 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,874, versus $1,618 for homes without one.
How does Colfax County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Colfax County's effective rate is 21% lower than the Nebraska median, ranking 56th of 93 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Nebraska counties
Counties ranked closest to Colfax County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Nebraska counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Dixon County | 1.20% | $1,874 |
| 54 | Clay County | 1.20% | $1,870 |
| 55 | York County | 1.19% | $2,263 |
| 57 | Seward County | 1.18% | $2,850 |
| 58 | Red Willow County | 1.18% | $1,879 |
| 59 | Nuckolls County | 1.17% | $1,133 |
Official data & resources for Colfax County
- Colfax County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Colfax County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Colfax 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.