Holt County

NE · Pop. 31,348 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Holt County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 31,348.

$/Acre: $1,008
Property Tax: 1.73%
Growing Season: 159 days
Broadband: 86%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 41.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%
Local Sales Tax0.91%
Combined Sales Tax6.41%
Cost of Living Index86.6
Median Household Income$42,239
Poverty Rate12.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,008
Median Home Price$164K
Acres for Sale2373
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season159 days
Annual Rainfall21.2 inches
Avg Summer High88°F
Avg Winter Low10°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation4,103 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado7/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)338 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.4
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K311
Property Crime /100K208
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town11 miles
Nearest City29 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets0
Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%
Ag EconomyModerate