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