Clay County

NE · Pop. 109,136 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Clay County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 109,136.

$/Acre: $2,456

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 85.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.77%

Combined Sales Tax7.27%

Cost of Living Index88.4

Median Household Income$65,010

Poverty Rate20%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,456

Median Home Price$194K

Acres for Sale2414

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall24.3 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,511 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)322 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K470

Property Crime /100K564

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyModerate