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