Valley County

NE · Pop. 64,818 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Valley County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 64,818.

$/Acre: $1,319

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 143 days

Broadband: 89%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 41.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.06%

Combined Sales Tax6.56%

Cost of Living Index86.8

Median Household Income$84,237

Poverty Rate18.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,319

Median Home Price$154K

Acres for Sale1598

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season143 days

Annual Rainfall21.7 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,061 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado7/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)165 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K411

Property Crime /100K437

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town12 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby26%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.5%

Ag EconomyModerate