Deuel County

NE · Pop. 162,558 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Deuel County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 162,558.

$/Acre: $6,627

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 210.6/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.08%

Combined Sales Tax6.58%

Cost of Living Index96.2

Median Household Income$47,603

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,627

Median Home Price$530K

Acres for Sale3743

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall23.3 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,085 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)319 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K272

Property Crime /100K267

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyWeak