Saunders County

NE · Pop. 193,295 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Saunders County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 193,295.

$/Acre: $3,491

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 145 days

Broadband: 43%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 112.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.81%

Combined Sales Tax7.31%

Cost of Living Index91.7

Median Household Income$53,700

Poverty Rate21.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,491

Median Home Price$248K

Acres for Sale1165

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season145 days

Annual Rainfall19.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,441 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado7/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)262 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K424

Property Crime /100K583

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage43%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak