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