Loup County

NE · Pop. 6,531 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Loup County is a rural county in NE with a population of approximately 6,531.

$/Acre: $851

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 145 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 3.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.48%

Combined Sales Tax5.98%

Cost of Living Index90.4

Median Household Income$80,270

Poverty Rate22.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$851

Median Home Price$177K

Acres for Sale3198

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season145 days

Annual Rainfall28.7 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,502 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)333 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K570

Property Crime /100K567

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyStrong