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