Thayer County

NE · Pop. 102,083 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Thayer County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 102,083.

$/Acre: $3,171

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 157 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 105.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.93%

Combined Sales Tax7.43%

Cost of Living Index97

Median Household Income$67,852

Poverty Rate11.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,171

Median Home Price$209K

Acres for Sale539

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season157 days

Annual Rainfall29.1 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,439 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)304 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K357

Property Crime /100K407

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak