Logan County

NE · Pop. 165,771 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Logan County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 165,771.

$/Acre: $3,151
Property Tax: 1.73%
Growing Season: 174 days
Broadband: 32%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 105.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%
Local Sales Tax0.68%
Combined Sales Tax6.18%
Cost of Living Index98.2
Median Household Income$53,712
Poverty Rate16.5%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,151
Median Home Price$276K
Acres for Sale109
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season174 days
Annual Rainfall18.8 inches
Avg Summer High89°F
Avg Winter Low14°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation3,767 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado6/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)265 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)5.1
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K310
Property Crime /100K399
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City55 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%
Ag EconomyWeak