Kearney County

NE · Pop. 6,803 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Kearney County is a rural county in NE with a population of approximately 6,803.

$/Acre: $896

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 6.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.1%

Combined Sales Tax5.6%

Cost of Living Index91.2

Median Household Income$83,202

Poverty Rate9.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$896

Median Home Price$256K

Acres for Sale1949

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall33.1 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,157 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)205 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K571

Property Crime /100K746

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyStrong