Nemaha County

KS · Pop. 91,891 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Nemaha County is a suburban county in KS with a population of approximately 91,891.

$/Acre: $1,658

Property Tax: 1.41%

Growing Season: 189 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 75.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.41%

Local Sales Tax1.44%

Combined Sales Tax7.94%

Cost of Living Index89.7

Median Household Income$60,813

Poverty Rate19.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,658

Median Home Price$220K

Acres for Sale4151

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season189 days

Annual Rainfall29 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,993 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado8/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)174 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K508

Property Crime /100K425

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyModerate