Otoe County

NE · Pop. 155,326 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Otoe County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 155,326.

$/Acre: $3,538

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 153 days

Broadband: 44%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 101.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.88%

Combined Sales Tax7.38%

Cost of Living Index98.4

Median Household Income$89,135

Poverty Rate9.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,538

Median Home Price$263K

Acres for Sale3766

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season153 days

Annual Rainfall22.8 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low8°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,710 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)331 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K388

Property Crime /100K303

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage44%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak