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