Box Butte County

NE · Pop. 173,854 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Box Butte County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 173,854.

$/Acre: $3,513

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 97.6/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.05%

Combined Sales Tax6.55%

Cost of Living Index88.1

Median Household Income$37,510

Poverty Rate24.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,513

Median Home Price$269K

Acres for Sale1212

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall20 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,282 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)205 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K393

Property Crime /100K265

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyModerate