Cedar County

NE · Pop. 95,621 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Cedar County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 95,621.

$/Acre: $1,685

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 64.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.36%

Combined Sales Tax6.86%

Cost of Living Index84.9

Median Household Income$89,643

Poverty Rate20.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,685

Median Home Price$274K

Acres for Sale4975

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall19.5 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low10°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,579 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)273 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K426

Property Crime /100K523

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyModerate