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