Sheridan County

NE · Pop. 117,266 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Sheridan County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 117,266.

$/Acre: $2,576

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 152 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 83.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.57%

Combined Sales Tax6.07%

Cost of Living Index87.5

Median Household Income$58,059

Poverty Rate13%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,576

Median Home Price$229K

Acres for Sale3575

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season152 days

Annual Rainfall21.8 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,640 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)136 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K405

Property Crime /100K310

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City35 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyModerate