Cass County

NE · Pop. 78,686 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Cass County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 78,686.

$/Acre: $2,373

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 158 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 67.9/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.78%

Combined Sales Tax6.28%

Cost of Living Index95.1

Median Household Income$59,873

Poverty Rate11.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,373

Median Home Price$241K

Acres for Sale3944

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season158 days

Annual Rainfall24.1 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,847 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)174 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K398

Property Crime /100K539

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyModerate