Grant County

NE · Pop. 138,581 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Grant County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 138,581.

$/Acre: $3,818
Property Tax: 1.73%
Growing Season: 174 days
Broadband: 45%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 115/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%
Local Sales Tax0.05%
Combined Sales Tax5.55%
Cost of Living Index89.5
Median Household Income$66,455
Poverty Rate9.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,818
Median Home Price$318K
Acres for Sale807
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season174 days
Annual Rainfall25.6 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low14°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation2,694 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado5/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)299 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K475
Property Crime /100K334
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage45%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town6 miles
Nearest City54 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby33%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%
Ag EconomyWeak