Buffalo County

NE · Pop. 109,943 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Buffalo County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 109,943.

$/Acre: $2,998

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 90.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.5%

Combined Sales Tax7%

Cost of Living Index87.6

Median Household Income$49,945

Poverty Rate25.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,998

Median Home Price$303K

Acres for Sale2826

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall21.4 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,257 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)222 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K384

Property Crime /100K488

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyModerate