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