Furnas County

NE · Pop. 81,209 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Furnas County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 81,209.

$/Acre: $4,228

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 159 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 119.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.37%

Combined Sales Tax6.87%

Cost of Living Index87.1

Median Household Income$94,757

Poverty Rate11.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,228

Median Home Price$383K

Acres for Sale4684

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season159 days

Annual Rainfall21.8 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,059 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)198 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K407

Property Crime /100K547

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak