Stanton County

NE · Pop. 198,377 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Stanton County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 198,377.

$/Acre: $3,819

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 160 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 111.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.5%

Combined Sales Tax7%

Cost of Living Index92.3

Median Household Income$89,656

Poverty Rate20.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,819

Median Home Price$372K

Acres for Sale977

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season160 days

Annual Rainfall32.9 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,700 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)310 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K409

Property Crime /100K500

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby6%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak