Wayne County

NE · Pop. 89,110 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Wayne County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 89,110.

$/Acre: $2,270

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 154 days

Broadband: 82%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 72.5/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.51%

Combined Sales Tax7.01%

Cost of Living Index93.7

Median Household Income$60,287

Poverty Rate8.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,270

Median Home Price$332K

Acres for Sale2235

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season154 days

Annual Rainfall22.1 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low14°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation4,106 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado7/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)311 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K254

Property Crime /100K223

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital23.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby37%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate