Hooker County

NE · Pop. 64,045 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Hooker County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 64,045.

$/Acre: $2,665

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 150 days

Broadband: 32%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 105.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.48%

Combined Sales Tax6.98%

Cost of Living Index91.1

Median Household Income$36,590

Poverty Rate25.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,665

Median Home Price$302K

Acres for Sale3455

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season150 days

Annual Rainfall23.7 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,631 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)123 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K275

Property Crime /100K225

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.6%

Ag EconomyWeak