Harlan County

NE · Pop. 175,754 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Harlan County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 175,754.

$/Acre: $2,733

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 108/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.87%

Combined Sales Tax7.37%

Cost of Living Index87.7

Median Household Income$63,408

Poverty Rate20.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,733

Median Home Price$298K

Acres for Sale988

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall31.6 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,195 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)252 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K346

Property Crime /100K313

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyWeak