Nebraska · Off-grid & homestead potential

Chase County

73BoltScore / 100
#33 of 93 in Nebraska

Chase County is a strong bolthole (73/100). Its strengths are deep isolation — 162 mi to the nearest city and low natural-disaster risk. The trade-offs: modest rainfall (18.9″/yr) and middling conditions for growing food.

How Chase County scores

Hazard Safety93
Freedom71
Food40
Isolation100
Sovereignty92
Water31
Affordability82
$222kTypical home
1.2%Property tax
$2,558Land / acre
18.9"Annual rain
24.6% of yrsSevere drought
162 miNearest metro
4.2People / sq mi
0.3%Federal land
51°FAvg temp

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Living off-grid in Chase County, Nebraska

Is Chase County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?

Chase County is a strong bolthole (73/100). Its strengths: deep isolation — 162 mi to the nearest city and low natural-disaster risk. Watch-outs: modest rainfall (18.9″/yr) and middling conditions for growing food.

How much does land cost in Chase County, Nebraska?

Land in Chase County runs about $2,558 per acre, based on the latest county data.

What is the water situation in Chase County?

Chase County gets about 18.9" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 24.6% of years.

How remote is Chase County?

The nearest major metro is about 162 miles away, and population density is 4.2 people per square mile.

How Chase compares in Nebraska

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