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