Dawes County

NE · Pop. 19,082 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Dawes County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 19,082.

$/Acre: $745
Property Tax: 1.73%
Growing Season: 150 days
Broadband: 73%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 30.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%
Local Sales Tax0.15%
Combined Sales Tax5.65%
Cost of Living Index96.4
Median Household Income$68,081
Poverty Rate23.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$745
Median Home Price$170K
Acres for Sale2281
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season150 days
Annual Rainfall28.7 inches
Avg Summer High87°F
Avg Winter Low16°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,527 ft
Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado4/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)118 ft
Water AvailabilityLimited
Solar (Avg PSH)4.9
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K383
Property Crime /100K536
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.3 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town6 miles
Nearest City31 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%
Ag EconomyModerate