Thomas County, NE Property Taxes (2026)

Thomas County owners pay a median of $1,228 a year on a median home value of $113,000, an effective rate of 1.09%. That's the 77th-highest rate of 93 Nebraska counties with Census data, below the Nebraska county median of 1.26%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.09%

77th highest of 93 in NE

Median annual bill

$1,228

~$102/month

Median home value

$113,000

Nebraska county median

1.26%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Thomas County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Thomas County's 1.09% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,232
Savings at 10–15% off
$123–$185
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Thomas County vs. Nebraska vs. U.S. property tax rates

Thomas County1.09%
Nebraska county median1.26%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Thomas County's effective property tax rate is 1.09%, vs. 1.26% for the median Nebraska county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 77th of 93 in Nebraska. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Thomas County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Thomas County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Thomas County deadline is June 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,228 bill, 10–15% off is $123–$184 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Nebraska

Nebraska homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Thomas County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Thomas County, Nebraska?
The median effective property tax rate in Thomas County is 1.09%: a median annual bill of $1,228 on a median home value of $113,000. That's the 77th-highest rate of 93 Nebraska counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Thomas County?
The median Thomas County property tax bill is $1,228 a year, about $102 a month, compared with a Nebraska county median of $1,815.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Thomas County?
The deadline to appeal in Thomas County is June 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Thomas County a high property tax area?
Thomas County's 1.09% effective rate is below the Nebraska county median of 1.26% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 77th-highest rate of 93 Nebraska counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Thomas County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Logan County

Rate: 1.00%

Median bill: $1,603

Blaine County

Rate: 1.19%

Median bill: $1,211

Hooker County

Rate: 1.43%

Median bill: $1,222

McPherson County

Rate: 1.06%

Median bill: $1,320

Brown County

Rate: 1.08%

Median bill: $1,082

Custer County

Rate: 1.15%

Median bill: $1,849

Loup County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $965

Cherry County

Rate: 1.01%

Median bill: $1,373

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