Madison County property tax, in one number.
The typical Madison County homeowner pays $2,854 a year on a $208,500 home. That's below the Nebraska rate (1.49%) and well above the U.S. rate (0.94%).
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- 29th highest rate in Nebraska.Out of 93 Nebraska counties with full data. Nationally, the rate is higher than in 84% of U.S. counties.
- Owners without a mortgage pay more.Homes owned outright paid a median $3,152, versus $2,683 for homes with a mortgage.
- Share of income.The median bill equals about 4.5% of the median household income of $63,128.
The data, charted
Effective rate compared
Owners vs renters
Neighboring counties
Largest Nebraska counties
| County | Median tax | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Sarpy County | $5,473 | 1.74% |
| Douglas County | $4,507 | 1.69% |
| Lancaster County | $4,204 | 1.53% |
| Hall County | $3,120 | 1.39% |
| Madison County | $2,854 | 1.37% |
| Nebraska | $3,549 | 1.49% |
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Effective property tax rates in and around Madison County.
Cities and towns in Madison County
Places with at least 2,000 owner-occupied homes and reliable survey data.
- Norfolk1.41% · $2,994
Good to know
What is the property tax rate in Madison County?
The effective rate is about 1.37%. The median homeowner pays $2,854 a year on a home worth a median $208,500 (ACS 2020–2024). The legal tax rates set by each taxing unit are different numbers; the effective rate is what owners actually pay as a share of value.
How much is property tax on a $200,000 home in Madison County?
About $2,740 a year, or roughly $228 a month, at Madison County's average effective rate of 1.37%. Homestead, senior, veteran or other exemptions can lower the real bill, and a recent purchase or reassessment can raise it.
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
Your bill depends on your home's assessed value from the county assessor, the exact taxing units where you live (county, city, school district, special districts) and any exemptions you get. These figures are medians across all owner-occupied homes, not a bill for any address.
How current is this data?
It comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024, the latest release. Homeowners report the taxes they paid, so the numbers lag current bills by one to two years. We update the site when the Census Bureau publishes new estimates each December.
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