Frontier County

NE · Pop. 154,457 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Frontier County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 154,457.

$/Acre: $8,633

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 172 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 319.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.4%

Combined Sales Tax5.9%

Cost of Living Index87.8

Median Household Income$73,138

Poverty Rate21.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,633

Median Home Price$568K

Acres for Sale2262

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season172 days

Annual Rainfall23.6 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,501 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)179 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K307

Property Crime /100K204

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak