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