Westerville, Custer County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Westerville, Nebraska
Median Westerville, Nebraska effective property tax rate: 0.82%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39%.
Median Westerville, Nebraska home value: $131,330
Median annual Westerville, Nebraska tax bill: $1,143, $1,257 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Custer calculated?
Property taxes in Westerville, Nebraska are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Westerville's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Westerville, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Westerville, Custer County, Nebraska Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
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Median Effective Tax Rate
0.82%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,077
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How Does the Westerville Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Westerville property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Westerville's median effective tax rate of 0.82% — based on actual property records in Custer County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure used to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Westerville's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Westerville's median effective property tax rate is lower than Nebraska's 1.39% state median tax rate and the median property tax bill is $1,143, which is $1,257 lower than the state median bill. Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Westerville, but the listed median bill is $1,143 in 68881.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Westerville.
About Westerville Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Westerville, Custer, Nebraska
Westerville’s median effective property tax rate of 0.82% is lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Custer County base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Westerville. Homeowners in the 68881 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.82%, while those in the same ZIP code also pay 0.82%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Custer County. Understanding which part of Westerville you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Westerville homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the June 30, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Westerville, Custer County, Nebraska
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Westerville's effective property tax rate to other cities in Nebraska and the median property tax rates in Nebraska and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Westerville Tax Rate
0.82%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Custer County Tax Rate
1.17%
Median Effective Nebraska Tax Rate
1.39%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Westerville, Custer County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68881 | 0.76% | 0.80% | 0.82% | 0.87% | 0.95% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Westerville, Custer County, Nebraska
When examining property taxes in Westerville, Nebraska, understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Custer County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Custer County, assessment notices are sent in June each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of June.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. The median home price in Westerville is $131,330, and the median tax bill is $1,143, compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Westerville, Custer County, Nebraska
Source: Ownwell
$47,561
$268,192
$488,823
Median Westerville Market Value
$131,330
Median Custer County Market Value
$120,038
Median Nebraska Market Value
$199,100
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Westerville, Custer County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68881 | $6,525 | $59,349 | $131,330 | $399,077 | $859,889 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Westerville, Custer County, Nebraska
Property tax bills in Westerville are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. For homeowners, that means the bill depends not just on the home itself, but also on how local taxing authorities set rates for schools, county services, and other public needs.
With a median home price of $131,330, the property tax burden can vary widely from one homeowner to another. In this area, the 25th percentile tax bill is $323, while the 75th percentile is $3,602 and the 90th percentile reaches $6,931. The median tax bill in the highest and lowest ZIP code listed is $1,143 in 68881.
Compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400, property taxes in Westerville can have a meaningful impact on household budgets, especially when assessed values rise or local rates change.
Median Westerville Tax Bill
$1,143
Median Custer County Tax Bill
$1,325
Median Nebraska Tax Bill
$2,896
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Westerville, Custer County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68881 | $15 | $323 | $1,143 | $3,602 | $6,931 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 30 |
Links | |
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| Custer Tax Assessor | |
| Website | custer.gworks.com |