Pawnee County

NE · Pop. 188,867 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Pawnee County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 188,867.

$/Acre: $3,986

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 112.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.78%

Combined Sales Tax7.28%

Cost of Living Index90.4

Median Household Income$45,686

Poverty Rate15.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,986

Median Home Price$275K

Acres for Sale4443

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall21.7 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,405 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado7/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)186 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K425

Property Crime /100K481

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyWeak