Kimball County

NE · Pop. 156,143 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Kimball County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 156,143.

$/Acre: $7,945

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 302/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.49%

Combined Sales Tax6.99%

Cost of Living Index85.1

Median Household Income$91,191

Poverty Rate21.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,945

Median Home Price$466K

Acres for Sale1092

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall28.7 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,313 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)205 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K370

Property Crime /100K480

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyWeak