Property Tax in Colfax County
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Colfax taxes stay below U.S. median
Colfax County's 1.252% effective rate exceeds the national median of 0.84% but sits well below many high-tax regions nationally, placing it around the 55th percentile. This is a relatively modest burden compared to counties in the Northeast and Midwest.
Below Nebraska's statewide average
At 1.252%, Colfax ranks slightly below Nebraska's 1.281% statewide average, putting it in the lower-middle tier of the state's 93 counties. This positions Colfax as one of Nebraska's more tax-friendly counties.
Colfax offers competitive property tax rates
Colfax's 1.252% rate is among the lowest in the eight-county region, trailing only Cuming County (1.038%). It undercuts regional neighbors like Cheyenne (1.741%) and Dakota (1.594%) by significant margins.
Median annual tax bill hits $1,612
On a median Colfax home valued at $128,800, homeowners pay roughly $1,612 annually in property taxes. Mortgage payers typically see $1,665 in total liability, while those mortgage-free pay $1,584.
Verify your assessment before paying more
Even low-tax counties can have assessment errors; Colfax homeowners should confirm their assessed value matches recent comparable sales. A simple appeal review often reveals opportunities to reduce or stabilize your tax burden.