Saline County

NE · Pop. 138,513 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Saline County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 138,513.

$/Acre: $2,849

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 167 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 96.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.21%

Combined Sales Tax6.71%

Cost of Living Index96.2

Median Household Income$66,312

Poverty Rate9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,849

Median Home Price$306K

Acres for Sale1866

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season167 days

Annual Rainfall30.4 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low13°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,168 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)349 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential4/10

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 /100K309

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyModerate