Platte County

NE · Pop. 148,384 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Platte County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 148,384.

$/Acre: $2,550

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 157 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 99.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.75%

Combined Sales Tax6.25%

Cost of Living Index97.4

Median Household Income$87,337

Poverty Rate16.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,550

Median Home Price$335K

Acres for Sale3471

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season157 days

Annual Rainfall22.5 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,674 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)165 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K438

Property Crime /100K293

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response31 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyModerate