Archer, Merrick County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Archer, Nebraska
Median Archer, Nebraska effective property tax rate: 0.83%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39%.
Median Archer, Nebraska home value: $244,375
Median annual Archer, Nebraska tax bill: $2,076, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Merrick calculated?
Property taxes in Archer, 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 Archer's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Archer, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Archer, Merrick County, Nebraska Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.83%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$2,028
$1,882
How Does the Archer Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Archer property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and the calculator applies Archer's median effective tax rate of 0.83% — based on actual property records in Merrick 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 Archer's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Archer's median effective tax rate is lower than Merrick County's and higher than Nebraska's 1.39% state median tax rate, while the median property tax bill is $2,076, or $324 lower than the state median bill.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Archer, but the available ZIP code data shows a median tax bill of $2,076 in 68816. For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Archer.
About Archer Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Archer, Merrick, Nebraska
Archer’s median effective property tax rate of 0.83% is lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Merrick 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 Archer. Homeowners in the 68816 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.83%, while those in the lowest ZIP code also pay 0.83%. This spread reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Merrick County. Understanding which part of Archer you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Archer homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the 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 Archer, Merrick 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 Archer'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 Ă· 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 Archer Tax Rate
0.83%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· 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 Merrick County Tax Rate
0.90%
Median Effective Nebraska Tax Rate
1.39%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Archer, Merrick County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68816 | 0.82% | 0.83% | 0.83% | 0.84% | 0.85% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Archer, Merrick County, Nebraska
When examining property taxes in Archer, 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. Merrick County 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 Merrick 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. By understanding how assessed and market values are determined, property owners can better navigate their tax responsibilities and the valuation process affecting property taxes in Archer.
For example, the median home price in Archer is $244,375, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 68816 has the highest median home price at $244,375.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Archer, Merrick County, Nebraska
Source: Ownwell
$102,488
$183,564
$264,640
Median Archer Market Value
$244,375
Median Merrick County Market Value
$154,668
Median Nebraska Market Value
$199,100
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Archer, Merrick County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68816 | $25,301 | $82,172 | $244,375 | $353,932 | $689,608 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Archer, Merrick County, Nebraska
Property tax bills in Archer are calculated from the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by taxing authorities. When a property’s market value rises, the assessed value can increase too, which may lead to a higher bill. For homeowners, that means the amount owed is tied not just to the home itself, but also to how local governments fund schools, roads, and other services.
With a median home price of $244,375, property taxes can vary widely across the city. The 25th percentile tax bill is $678, while the 75th percentile reaches $3,039. At the high end, the 90th percentile tax bill is $5,526, showing how much bills can differ based on home value and assessment. The median tax bill in the area is $2,076, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
Median Archer Tax Bill
$2,076
Median Merrick County Tax Bill
$1,545
Median Nebraska Tax Bill
$2,896
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Archer, Merrick County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68816 | $198 | $678 | $2,076 | $3,039 | $5,526 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 30 |
Links | |
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| Merrick Tax Assessor | |
| Website | merrick.gworks.com |