Dodge County

NE · Pop. 36,850 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Dodge County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 36,850.

$/Acre: $1,857

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 154 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 65.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.02%

Combined Sales Tax5.52%

Cost of Living Index94.6

Median Household Income$74,552

Poverty Rate23.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,857

Median Home Price$157K

Acres for Sale4005

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season154 days

Annual Rainfall21.6 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,292 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)216 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K394

Property Crime /100K359

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response36 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyModerate