Adams County

NE · Pop. 116,852 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Adams County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 116,852.

$/Acre: $7,769

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 140 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 274.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.79%

Combined Sales Tax6.29%

Cost of Living Index97.4

Median Household Income$93,590

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,769

Median Home Price$400K

Acres for Sale4743

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season140 days

Annual Rainfall33.2 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,476 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado7/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)345 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K273

Property Crime /100K267

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak