Nemaha County

NE · Pop. 164,512 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Nemaha County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 164,512.

$/Acre: $4,021

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 152 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 115/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.25%

Combined Sales Tax5.75%

Cost of Living Index86.2

Median Household Income$56,623

Poverty Rate12.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,021

Median Home Price$300K

Acres for Sale3232

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season152 days

Annual Rainfall25.6 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,417 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)122 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K345

Property Crime /100K331

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby15%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyWeak