Butler County

NE · Pop. 90,677 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Butler County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 90,677.

$/Acre: $1,769

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 169 days

Broadband: 83%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 60.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.79%

Combined Sales Tax6.29%

Cost of Living Index87.5

Median Household Income$70,601

Poverty Rate9.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,769

Median Home Price$218K

Acres for Sale1943

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season169 days

Annual Rainfall18 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,913 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)286 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K491

Property Crime /100K617

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage83%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City37 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyModerate