Garden County

NE · Pop. 31,747 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Garden County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 31,747.

$/Acre: $914

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 159 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 31.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.45%

Combined Sales Tax6.95%

Cost of Living Index93.3

Median Household Income$76,850

Poverty Rate9.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$914

Median Home Price$161K

Acres for Sale4536

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season159 days

Annual Rainfall25 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,378 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)333 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K397

Property Crime /100K466

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response26 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%

Ag EconomyModerate