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Dixon County

NE · Pop. 5,561 · Rural County

56/100Homestead Score

Dixon County is a rural county in Nebraska, spanning 476 square miles with 5,561 residents at a density of 11.7 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on corn, soybeans, hay. The median home price is $141,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.21%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 151-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.5°F and average winter lows of 11.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 29.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Providence Medical Center, Inc is 18.5 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 92.1% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 1.21%
Growing Season: 151 days
Broadband: 92.1%
Density: 11.7/sq mi

Pros

  • A median home price of $141,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 92.1% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • A strong agricultural economy built on corn, soybeans, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
  • At 11.7 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
  • A low unemployment rate of 2.7% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • A 151-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
  • The nearest hospital, Providence Medical Center, Inc, is 18.5 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
  • Average winter lows of 11.3°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.

At a glance

Dixon County, NE is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
56/100
Median home price
$141k
Property tax
1.21%
Growing season
151 days (zone 5a)
Annual rainfall
29.1"
Broadband
92.1%
Nearest hospital
Providence Medical Center, Inc, 18.5 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.21%
Median Household Income$69,156
Poverty Rate7.1%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$141K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5a
Growing Season151 days
Annual Rainfall29.1 inches
Avg Summer High83.5°F
Avg Winter Low11.3°F
Top CropsCorn, Soybeans, Hay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado4/10
Flood2/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalProvidence Medical Center, Inc (18.5 mi)
Emergency RoomNo
Healthcare Facilities0

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage92.1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate2.7%
Ag EconomyStrong

Homesteading in Dixon County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Dixon County?
Dixon County is in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 151-day growing season, average summer highs of 83.5°F, and average winter lows of 11.3°F. The established crops are corn, soybeans, hay.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $141,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.21%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 92.1% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Providence Medical Center, Inc is 18.5 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.