Chase County

NE · Pop. 173,226 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Chase County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 173,226.

$/Acre: $6,130

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 359.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.22%

Combined Sales Tax5.72%

Cost of Living Index96.5

Median Household Income$47,406

Poverty Rate17.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,130

Median Home Price$383K

Acres for Sale1987

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall33.2 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,531 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)236 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K261

Property Crime /100K356

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyWeak