Banner County

NE · Pop. 50,651 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Banner County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 50,651.

$/Acre: $1,022

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 167 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 41.4/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.31%

Combined Sales Tax6.81%

Cost of Living Index84.9

Median Household Income$35,778

Poverty Rate17.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,022

Median Home Price$193K

Acres for Sale3858

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season167 days

Annual Rainfall33.9 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,978 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)158 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K308

Property Crime /100K238

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyModerate