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What stands out

Three things set Banner County apart from the other 3,142 counties: the share working from home is among the highest in America (23%), home internet speed is among the slowest in America (41 Mbps), and natural-hazard risk is in the bottom 2% of American counties (2 of 100). Within Nebraska it ranks 1st of 93 counties for the share working from home.

Where you are

You live in Banner County, Nebraska. 670 people live here with you, so most faces are familiar. The population grew 2.6% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +16).

Nebraska stopped taxing Social Security in 2025 and is cutting its top income-tax rate toward 3.99%. Property taxes are among the highest in the country as a share of home value, which is the state's longest-running political fight. Omaha and Lincoln hold most of the population and jobs; the state has the country's only unicameral legislature and publicly owned electric utilities.

Money

The typical household here brings in $62,375 a year, higher than 56% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $43,633. Unemployment runs 3.1%, lower than 63% of American counties. 23% of workers work from home.

Nebraska takes 4.1% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,537 a year.

Home

The median home costs $394K, pricier than 85% of American counties, about 2.0 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $961 a month. Property tax is 1.07% of home value, roughly $1,864 a year on that median home, higher than 65% of American counties. 69% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 2.8 per 1,000 residents, lower than 97% of American counties.

There is 1 active physician in the county, about 14.9 per 10,000 people. 10.8% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

91% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

88% of eligible voters turned out. Under Nebraska law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is medical only.

Weather and risk

The year averages 49°F, highs near 64 and lows near 35, colder than 77% of American counties. About 17 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 2 out of 100, safer than 98% of American counties; the county has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 41 Mbps down, slower than almost every county in America.