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