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