Sioux County

NE · Pop. 53,238 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Sioux County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 53,238.

$/Acre: $1,974

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 152 days

Broadband: 64%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 72.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.83%

Combined Sales Tax6.33%

Cost of Living Index94.4

Median Household Income$46,154

Poverty Rate10.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,974

Median Home Price$268K

Acres for Sale253

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season152 days

Annual Rainfall20.2 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low11°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,892 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)326 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K289

Property Crime /100K308

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage64%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyModerate