Gage County

NE · Pop. 174,307 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Gage County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 174,307.

$/Acre: $6,509
Property Tax: 1.73%
Growing Season: 174 days
Broadband: 62%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 284.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%
Local Sales Tax0.58%
Combined Sales Tax6.08%
Cost of Living Index84.9
Median Household Income$73,518
Poverty Rate21.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,509
Median Home Price$474K
Acres for Sale4185
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season174 days
Annual Rainfall20.1 inches
Avg Summer High91°F
Avg Winter Low13°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,035 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado6/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)313 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.2
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K495
Property Crime /100K666
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town10 miles
Nearest City62 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%
Ag EconomyWeak