Cuming County

NE · Pop. 153,363 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Cuming County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 153,363.

$/Acre: $5,729

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 35%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 181.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.97%

Combined Sales Tax7.47%

Cost of Living Index92.7

Median Household Income$43,857

Poverty Rate25%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,729

Median Home Price$460K

Acres for Sale3926

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall25.1 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,201 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)146 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K455

Property Crime /100K628

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak