Burt County

NE · Pop. 155,423 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Burt County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 155,423.

$/Acre: $6,047
Property Tax: 1.73%
Growing Season: 150 days
Broadband: 33%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 234.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%
Local Sales Tax0.09%
Combined Sales Tax5.59%
Cost of Living Index92.7
Median Household Income$76,344
Poverty Rate18%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,047
Median Home Price$517K
Acres for Sale1682
Building CodeFull IBC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season150 days
Annual Rainfall29.1 inches
Avg Summer High90°F
Avg Winter Low14°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation2,500 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado7/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)391 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.9
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K479
Property Crime /100K642
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage33%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town11 miles
Nearest City62 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%
Ag EconomyWeak