Perkins County

NE · Pop. 10,586 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Perkins County is a rural county in NE with a population of approximately 10,586.

$/Acre: $833

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 156 days

Broadband: 40%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 7.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.36%

Combined Sales Tax5.86%

Cost of Living Index94.8

Median Household Income$44,486

Poverty Rate17.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$833

Median Home Price$302K

Acres for Sale2718

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season156 days

Annual Rainfall33.2 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,337 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)371 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K502

Property Crime /100K656

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage40%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyStrong