Phelps County

NE · Pop. 95,545 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Phelps County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 95,545.

$/Acre: $4,237

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 166 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 123.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.75%

Combined Sales Tax7.25%

Cost of Living Index87.3

Median Household Income$75,395

Poverty Rate13.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,237

Median Home Price$262K

Acres for Sale3640

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season166 days

Annual Rainfall22 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,035 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)318 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K435

Property Crime /100K534

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby55%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyWeak