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