McPherson County

NE · Pop. 197,181 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

McPherson County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 197,181.

$/Acre: $2,852

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 168 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 110.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.34%

Combined Sales Tax5.84%

Cost of Living Index86

Median Household Income$57,636

Poverty Rate20%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,852

Median Home Price$196K

Acres for Sale94

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season168 days

Annual Rainfall27.9 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,398 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)367 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K446

Property Crime /100K603

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.9%

Ag EconomyWeak