Nuckolls County

NE · Pop. 52,875 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Nuckolls County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 52,875.

$/Acre: $1,650

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 154 days

Broadband: 87%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 46.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.8%

Combined Sales Tax6.3%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$42,170

Poverty Rate13.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,650

Median Home Price$241K

Acres for Sale3652

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season154 days

Annual Rainfall23.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,639 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)191 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K327

Property Crime /100K279

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage87%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyModerate