Knox County

NE · Pop. 128,210 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Knox County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 128,210.

$/Acre: $3,151

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 99.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.44%

Combined Sales Tax5.94%

Cost of Living Index85.7

Median Household Income$53,421

Poverty Rate11.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,151

Median Home Price$251K

Acres for Sale4639

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall32.7 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,010 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)337 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K380

Property Crime /100K499

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate