Hitchcock County

NE · Pop. 195,384 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Hitchcock County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 195,384.

$/Acre: $5,956
Property Tax: 1.73%
Growing Season: 160 days
Broadband: 35%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 202.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%
Local Sales Tax0.92%
Combined Sales Tax6.42%
Cost of Living Index93.9
Median Household Income$83,569
Poverty Rate8.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,956
Median Home Price$495K
Acres for Sale3023
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season160 days
Annual Rainfall33.6 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low15°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation2,762 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado4/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)392 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.8
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K335
Property Crime /100K227
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.4 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage35%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town20 miles
Nearest City62 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%
Ag EconomyWeak