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