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