Rock County

NE · Pop. 117,762 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Rock County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 117,762.

$/Acre: $5,968

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 169 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 186.6/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.46%

Combined Sales Tax6.96%

Cost of Living Index85

Median Household Income$58,947

Poverty Rate13.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,968

Median Home Price$348K

Acres for Sale4002

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season169 days

Annual Rainfall30.9 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low6°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,406 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)133 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K471

Property Crime /100K592

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.9%

Ag EconomyWeak