Cheyenne County

NE · Pop. 183,799 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Cheyenne County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 183,799.

$/Acre: $5,706

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 208.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.28%

Combined Sales Tax5.78%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$47,389

Poverty Rate21.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,706

Median Home Price$393K

Acres for Sale4114

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall20.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,851 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)190 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K262

Property Crime /100K206

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.7%

Ag EconomyWeak