Pierce County

NE · Pop. 59,115 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Pierce County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 59,115.

$/Acre: $1,186
Property Tax: 1.73%
Growing Season: 165 days
Broadband: 84%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 33.1/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%
Local Sales Tax0.46%
Combined Sales Tax5.96%
Cost of Living Index95.5
Median Household Income$54,487
Poverty Rate25%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,186
Median Home Price$168K
Acres for Sale3026
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season165 days
Annual Rainfall29.1 inches
Avg Summer High87°F
Avg Winter Low8°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,898 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado6/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)102 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.8
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K428
Property Crime /100K409
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City30 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%
Ag EconomyModerate