Logan County
NE · Pop. 812 · Rural County
Logan County, Nebraska covers 571 square miles with a population of 812 and a density of 1.4 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, corn, soybeans. The median home price is $160,000, with an effective property tax rate of 1%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 143-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.3°F and average winter lows of 13.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 23 inches, and with drought risk rated high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Callaway Hospital District is 32.1 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 85.2% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A median home price of $160,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 1.4 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.8% reflects a stable local job base.
- A low poverty rate of 8.2% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- A 143-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- The nearest hospital, Callaway Hospital District, is 32.1 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
- Average winter lows of 13.1°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
At a glance
Logan County, NE is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 56/100
- Median home price
- $160k
- Property tax
- 1%
- Growing season
- 143 days (zone 5b)
- Annual rainfall
- 23"
- Broadband
- 85.2%
- Nearest hospital
- Callaway Hospital District, 32.1 mi
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Homesteading in Logan County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Logan County?
- Logan County is in USDA hardiness zone 5b with a 143-day growing season, average summer highs of 85.3°F, and average winter lows of 13.1°F. The established crops are hay, corn, soybeans.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $160,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 85.2% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Callaway Hospital District is 32.1 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.
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