Big Springs, Keith County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Big Springs, Nebraska
Median Big Springs, Nebraska effective property tax rate: 0.69%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39%.
Median Big Springs, Nebraska home value: $400,320
Median annual Big Springs, Nebraska tax bill: $2,384, $16 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Keith calculated?
Property taxes in Big Springs, 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 Big Springs's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Big Springs, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Big Springs, Keith County, Nebraska Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
0.69%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$2,762
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How Does the Big Springs Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Big Springs property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and the calculator applies Big Springs's median effective tax rate of 0.69% — based on actual property records in Keith 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. The calculator applies Big Springs's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than using a single county millage rate.
Big Springs's rate is lower than the Nebraska median property tax rate of 1.39% and higher than the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. The median property tax bill is $2,384, which is $16 lower than the state median bill.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Big Springs, but the available data shows 69122 has both the highest and lowest median property tax bill at $2,384.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Big Springs.
About Big Springs Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Big Springs, Keith, Nebraska
Big Springs’s median effective property tax rate of 0.69% is lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Keith 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 Big Springs. Homeowners in ZIP code 69122 carry a median effective rate of 0.69%, while those in the same ZIP also pay 0.69%. This spread reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Keith County. Understanding which part of Big Springs you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Big Springs 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 Big Springs, Keith 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 Big Springs'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 Big Springs Tax Rate
0.69%
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 Keith County Tax Rate
0.75%
Median Effective Nebraska Tax Rate
1.39%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Big Springs, Keith County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69122 | 0.66% | 0.68% | 0.69% | 0.70% | 0.71% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Big Springs, Keith County, Nebraska
When examining property taxes in Big Springs, 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 Keith County assessor 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 Keith 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. For example, the median home price in Big Springs is $400,320, with the median tax bill at $2,384, compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Big Springs, Keith County, Nebraska
Source: Ownwell
$104,878
$252,599
$400,320
Median Big Springs Market Value
$400,320
Median Keith County Market Value
$152,445
Median Nebraska Market Value
$199,100
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Big Springs, Keith County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69122 | $168,399 | $252,250 | $400,320 | $557,590 | $814,954 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Big Springs, Keith County, Nebraska
Property tax bills in Big Springs are based on the assessed value of a home, which is then multiplied by the local tax rate. For homeowners, this means the tax bill can change when market conditions shift or when a property’s assessed value is adjusted. In Keith County, the median home price is $400,320, and the median property tax bill is $2,384, which is close to the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
The amount a homeowner pays also depends on where the property is located within the city and how local taxing authorities set rates. In Big Springs, tax bills vary widely: the 25th percentile is $1,705, while the 75th percentile is $3,658 and the 90th percentile reaches $5,639. That spread shows how property taxes can affect homeowners differently, even in the same area. Higher assessed values or higher local rates can lead to larger bills, making property taxes an important part of homeownership costs.
Median Big Springs Tax Bill
$2,384
Median Keith County Tax Bill
$1,412
Median Nebraska Tax Bill
$2,896
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Big Springs, Keith County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69122 | $1,232 | $1,705 | $2,384 | $3,658 | $5,639 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 30 |
Links | |
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| Keith Tax Assessor | |
| Website | keith.gworks.com |