Thomas County

NE · Pop. 165,992 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Thomas County is a mixed county in NE with a population of approximately 165,992.

$/Acre: $5,314

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 153 days

Broadband: 60%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 187.8/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.08%

Combined Sales Tax6.58%

Cost of Living Index85.6

Median Household Income$36,251

Poverty Rate15.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,314

Median Home Price$431K

Acres for Sale2227

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season153 days

Annual Rainfall28 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,220 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)129 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K303

Property Crime /100K190

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage60%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyWeak