Custer County

NE · Pop. 117,553 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Custer County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 117,553.

$/Acre: $2,845

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 83.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.81%

Combined Sales Tax6.31%

Cost of Living Index85.6

Median Household Income$61,203

Poverty Rate19.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,845

Median Home Price$249K

Acres for Sale1671

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall29.1 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,150 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)181 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K373

Property Crime /100K505

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby5%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyModerate