Keith County

NE · Pop. 81,585 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Keith County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 81,585.

$/Acre: $1,869

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 168 days

Broadband: 85%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 53.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.66%

Combined Sales Tax6.16%

Cost of Living Index92.5

Median Household Income$91,318

Poverty Rate20.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,869

Median Home Price$209K

Acres for Sale1078

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season168 days

Annual Rainfall32.8 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,503 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)353 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K327

Property Crime /100K288

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage85%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyModerate