Boyd County

NE · Pop. 132,094 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Boyd County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 132,094.

$/Acre: $8,539

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 415.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.3%

Combined Sales Tax5.8%

Cost of Living Index86.9

Median Household Income$74,137

Poverty Rate13.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,539

Median Home Price$492K

Acres for Sale410

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall25.4 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,743 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado7/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)183 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K375

Property Crime /100K407

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyWeak