Lincoln County

NE · Pop. 193,044 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 193,044.

$/Acre: $4,412

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 132.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.52%

Combined Sales Tax6.02%

Cost of Living Index94.3

Median Household Income$77,877

Poverty Rate11.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,412

Median Home Price$337K

Acres for Sale1446

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall28 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,843 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)276 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K276

Property Crime /100K374

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak