Washington County

NE · Pop. 120,295 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Washington County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 120,295.

$/Acre: $2,104
Property Tax: 1.73%
Growing Season: 148 days
Broadband: 89%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 70.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%
Local Sales Tax0.65%
Combined Sales Tax6.15%
Cost of Living Index88.8
Median Household Income$65,456
Poverty Rate21.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,104
Median Home Price$200K
Acres for Sale1050
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season148 days
Annual Rainfall29.9 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low7°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation2,786 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire3/10
Tornado6/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)203 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.7
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K300
Property Crime /100K338
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage89%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town15 miles
Nearest City22 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%
Ag EconomyModerate