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