Lancaster County

NE · Pop. 35,861 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Lancaster County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 35,861.

$/Acre: $1,324

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 155 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 39.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.75%

Combined Sales Tax7.25%

Cost of Living Index87.6

Median Household Income$35,806

Poverty Rate20.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,324

Median Home Price$166K

Acres for Sale3613

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season155 days

Annual Rainfall21.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,686 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)255 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K329

Property Crime /100K248

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyModerate