Fillmore County

NE · Pop. 57,480 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Fillmore County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 57,480.

$/Acre: $1,498

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 49.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.98%

Combined Sales Tax7.48%

Cost of Living Index84.5

Median Household Income$73,743

Poverty Rate18.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,498

Median Home Price$167K

Acres for Sale4714

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall20.7 inches

Avg Summer High89°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,459 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)321 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K440

Property Crime /100K275

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyModerate