Dixon County

NE · Pop. 138,522 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Dixon County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 138,522.

$/Acre: $3,808

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 140 days

Broadband: 40%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 120/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.42%

Combined Sales Tax6.92%

Cost of Living Index95.4

Median Household Income$45,156

Poverty Rate21.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,808

Median Home Price$296K

Acres for Sale3287

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season140 days

Annual Rainfall31.4 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,745 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)147 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K482

Property Crime /100K341

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage40%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyWeak