Madison County

NE · Pop. 62,548 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Madison County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 62,548.

$/Acre: $1,003

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 140 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 37.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.97%

Combined Sales Tax7.47%

Cost of Living Index93.6

Median Household Income$77,488

Poverty Rate8.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,003

Median Home Price$296K

Acres for Sale4034

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season140 days

Annual Rainfall33.4 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,893 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)118 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K295

Property Crime /100K242

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital12.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby20%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate