Dundy County

NE · Pop. 17,983 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Dundy County is a rural county in NE with a population of approximately 17,983.

$/Acre: $983

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 151 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 19.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.06%

Combined Sales Tax5.56%

Cost of Living Index90.2

Median Household Income$44,321

Poverty Rate14.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$983

Median Home Price$178K

Acres for Sale11

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season151 days

Annual Rainfall32.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,478 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)192 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K593

Property Crime /100K821

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town27 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.3%

Ag EconomyStrong