Colfax County

NE · Pop. 131,059 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Colfax County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 131,059.

$/Acre: $4,605

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 146 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 156.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.61%

Combined Sales Tax6.11%

Cost of Living Index85.5

Median Household Income$36,259

Poverty Rate22.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,605

Median Home Price$344K

Acres for Sale4307

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season146 days

Annual Rainfall22.9 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,394 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)195 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K218

Property Crime /100K279

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyWeak