Douglas County

NE · Pop. 118,812 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Douglas County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 118,812.

$/Acre: $4,809

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 147 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 150/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.74%

Combined Sales Tax7.24%

Cost of Living Index84.8

Median Household Income$61,761

Poverty Rate13.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,809

Median Home Price$411K

Acres for Sale3929

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season147 days

Annual Rainfall21.3 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,728 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado7/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)222 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K333

Property Crime /100K431

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyWeak