Fillmore County
NE · Pop. 5,551 · Rural County
Fillmore County, Nebraska covers 575 square miles with a population of 5,551 and a density of 9.7 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 $131,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1.13%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 177-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.1°F and average winter lows of 18.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 29.3 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Fillmore County is 0.1 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 99.8% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $131,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 99.8% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Fillmore County, with an emergency room, is just 0.1 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A strong agricultural economy built on corn, soybeans, hay means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
- At 9.7 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
Cons
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- At 9.7 people per square mile, services, labor, and suppliers are spread thin.
At a glance
Fillmore County, NE is a strong overall fit for homesteading.
- Homestead score
- 94/100
- Median home price
- $131k
- Property tax
- 1.13%
- Growing season
- 177 days (zone 6a)
- Annual rainfall
- 29.3"
- Broadband
- 99.8%
- Nearest hospital
- Fillmore County, 0.1 mi
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Homesteading in Fillmore County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Fillmore County?
- Fillmore County is in USDA hardiness zone 6a with a 177-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.1°F, and average winter lows of 18.7°F. The established crops are corn, soybeans, hay.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $131,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.13%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 99.8% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Fillmore County is 0.1 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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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.
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