Garfield County

NE · Pop. 55,138 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Garfield County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 55,138.

$/Acre: $821

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 152 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 31.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.06%

Combined Sales Tax6.56%

Cost of Living Index96

Median Household Income$43,053

Poverty Rate10.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$821

Median Home Price$144K

Acres for Sale3491

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season152 days

Annual Rainfall21.4 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,394 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)146 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K473

Property Crime /100K590

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyModerate