Blaine County

NE · Pop. 87,490 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Blaine County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 87,490.

$/Acre: $3,812

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 146 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 140.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.15%

Combined Sales Tax6.65%

Cost of Living Index89.3

Median Household Income$73,630

Poverty Rate12.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,812

Median Home Price$335K

Acres for Sale1816

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season146 days

Annual Rainfall33.5 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,474 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)134 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K383

Property Crime /100K298

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyWeak