Nance County

NE · Pop. 148,992 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Nance County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 148,992.

$/Acre: $3,444

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 174 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 111.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.74%

Combined Sales Tax7.24%

Cost of Living Index95.5

Median Household Income$66,334

Poverty Rate18.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,444

Median Home Price$218K

Acres for Sale2506

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season174 days

Annual Rainfall26.2 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,585 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)380 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K429

Property Crime /100K377

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak