Wheeler County

NE · Pop. 42,597 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Wheeler County is a suburban county in NE with a population of approximately 42,597.

$/Acre: $2,188

Property Tax: 1.73%

Growing Season: 159 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 73.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.73%

Local Sales Tax0.58%

Combined Sales Tax6.08%

Cost of Living Index87.5

Median Household Income$85,424

Poverty Rate10.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,188

Median Home Price$340K

Acres for Sale801

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season159 days

Annual Rainfall24.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low5°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,520 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)314 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K409

Property Crime /100K407

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.2%

Ag EconomyModerate