Webster County

NE · Pop. 40,572 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Webster County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 40,572.

$/Acre: $1,006

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 141 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 36.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax1.15%

Combined Sales Tax6.65%

Cost of Living Index96.4

Median Household Income$76,215

Poverty Rate21.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,006

Median Home Price$239K

Acres for Sale3803

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season141 days

Annual Rainfall18.2 inches

Avg Summer High88°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,666 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)191 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K265

Property Crime /100K324

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyModerate