Howard County

NE · Pop. 190,724 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Howard County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 190,724.

$/Acre: $8,529

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 152 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 363.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.09%

Combined Sales Tax6.59%

Cost of Living Index90.9

Median Household Income$63,918

Poverty Rate24.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,529

Median Home Price$579K

Acres for Sale1975

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season152 days

Annual Rainfall23.8 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,877 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)384 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K287

Property Crime /100K288

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyWeak