Washington County, Nebraska
Among the top 3% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 17% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 3% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 74% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 73% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
- top 6% for airport distance
- top 6% for unemployment
- bottom 11% for monthly owner costs
Washington County is a county in Nebraska with about 21,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance, unemployment, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and monthly owner costs.
Official websiteco.washington.ne.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.3 in1.0 in
muggy 82%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$90k93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 26% of US counties
Home Value$266k83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$926better than 31% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 11% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.47%better than 16% of US counties
Income Tax6.39%better than 19% of US counties
Sales Tax6.97%better than 67% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.05%better than 13% of US counties
Unemployment2.0%better than 94% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)23°F18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.0 in29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall32.9 inbetter than 26% of US counties
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 39% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 46% of US counties
Comfortable Days64 daysbetter than 19% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk25.5better than 73% of US counties
Air Quality33 AQIbetter than 87% of US counties
School Quality44.7better than 26% of US counties
Violent Crime446/100kbetter than 74% of US counties
Property Crime603/100kbetter than 67% of US counties
Community
Population20,88443rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.651st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9942nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4153rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.0%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.4%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.9%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.3%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 58% of US counties
Walkability5.6/20better than 35% of US counties
Airport Distance22 mibetter than 94% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.1%better than 89% of US counties
Amenities Nearby11.49better than 89% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 72% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Washington County an affordable place to live?
- Washington County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 26% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Washington County?
- The median home value in Washington County is $266k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Washington County?
- Median household income in Washington County is $90k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Washington County?
- Median gross rent in Washington County is $926 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Washington County safe?
- Washington County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 446/100k (better than 74%). Property crime is 603/100k.
- What is the weather like in Washington County?
- Washington County averages 76°F in July and 23°F in January, with 33.0 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Washington County?
- Public-school quality in Washington County is below average, scoring better than 26% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Washington County?
- The average one-way commute in Washington County is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)