Franklin County

NE · Pop. 117,075 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Franklin County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 117,075.

$/Acre: $3,147

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 146 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 91.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1%

Combined Sales Tax6.5%

Cost of Living Index96.8

Median Household Income$60,131

Poverty Rate21.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,147

Median Home Price$240K

Acres for Sale534

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season146 days

Annual Rainfall20.5 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,516 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)341 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K378

Property Crime /100K471

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyModerate