Jefferson County

NE · Pop. 22,170 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a rural county in NE with a population of approximately 22,170.

$/Acre: $790

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 18.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.15%

Combined Sales Tax6.65%

Cost of Living Index89.5

Median Household Income$91,739

Poverty Rate24.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$790

Median Home Price$173K

Acres for Sale2335

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall20.7 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,098 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)263 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K697

Property Crime /100K810

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town21 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyStrong