Morrill County

NE · Pop. 111,387 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Morrill County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 111,387.

$/Acre: $4,266

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 143 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 135.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.21%

Combined Sales Tax5.71%

Cost of Living Index88.1

Median Household Income$49,935

Poverty Rate17.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,266

Median Home Price$346K

Acres for Sale477

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season143 days

Annual Rainfall26.9 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,390 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)103 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K517

Property Crime /100K530

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak